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Farne Family History

Farne 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: Carne, Arne, Fayne, Farney, Warne, Fare, Farnes, Farner, Farve, Harne

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Where is the Farne family from?

You can see how Farne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Farne families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Farne's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Farne families in 1891.
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What did your Farne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farne. 67% of Farne 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farne 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Farne. 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 545 military records available for the last name Farne. For the veterans among your Farne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farne lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Farne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Farne in 1968 was 69, and 74 in 2001.

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