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Farlien Family History

Farlien Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Karlin, Carlin, Farren, Marien, Farley, Fairlie, Falin, Arlen, Farin

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Where is the Farlien family from?

You can see how Farlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farlien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Farlien families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Farlien's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Farlien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farlien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farlien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Farlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Farlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlien census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Farlien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Farlien. For the veterans among your Farlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Farlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Farlien in 1968 was 85, and 75 in 1981.

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