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Farnbank Family History

Farnbank 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: Farnan, Fairbank, Frank, Farman, Farrand, Farnham, Farfan, Farran

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Where is the Farnbank family from?

You can see how Farnbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnbank family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Farnbank families living in Berkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Farnbank's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Farnbank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnbank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farnbank. 100% of Farnbank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Farnbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnbank 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Farnbank. 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 18 military records available for the last name Farnbank. For the veterans among your Farnbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnbank lifespan?

Average Farnbank life expectancy in 1992 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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