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Farneau Family History

Farneau 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: Ferneau, Garneau, Farnell, Barbeau, Farnham, Farney, Jarreau, Farnan

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Where is the Farneau family from?

You can see how Farneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farneau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Farneau families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Farneau's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Farneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farneau. 100% of Farneau women worked as a Typist. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Farneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Farneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farneau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Farneau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Farneau. For the veterans among your Farneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farneau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1975, in the United States, Farneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Farneau in 1956 was 54, and 66 in 1975.

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