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Farmann Family History

Farmann 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, Karmann, Barmann, Harmann, Karman, Forman, Harman, Warman

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Where is the Farmann family from?

You can see how Farmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Farmann families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Farmann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farmann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farmann families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Farmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farmann 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Farmann. 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 24 military records available for the last name Farmann. For the veterans among your Farmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Farmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farmann in 1978 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

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