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Farma Family History

Farma 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: Farman, Farm, Fara, Varma, Faria, Fama, Parma, Farha, Farra, Sarma

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Where is the Farma family from?

You can see how Farma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Farma families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Farma's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Farma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farma. 100% of Farma men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Farma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farma 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Farma. 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 97 military records available for the last name Farma. For the veterans among your Farma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Farma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Farma in 1965 was 73, and 79 in 1996.

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