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Farnet Family History

Farnet 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: Farney, Farnes, Farner, Arnet, Barnet, Farnen, Barnes, Carne, Garret

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Where is the Farnet family from?

You can see how Farnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Farnet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Farnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnet 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Farnet. 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 44 military records available for the last name Farnet. For the veterans among your Farnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Farnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farnet in 1966 was 71, and 61 in 1999.

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