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Farque Family History

Farque 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: Argue, Marques, Raque, Fare, Larue, Laque, Jacque, Gasque, Farace

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Where is the Farque family from?

You can see how Farque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farque family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Farque families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Farque's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farque families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farque surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farque. 100% of Farque men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Farque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farque 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Farque. 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 92 military records available for the last name Farque. For the veterans among your Farque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farque lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Farque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Farque in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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