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Farquer Family History

Farquer 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: Forquer, Farmer, Marques, Sarauer, Farquhar, Farber, Farner, Farver

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Where is the Farquer family from?

You can see how Farquer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farquer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Farquer families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Farquer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farquer families in 1891.
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What did your Farquer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farquer. 45% of Farquer men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Farquer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farquer were Accountant and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farquer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Farquer. 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 216 military records available for the last name Farquer. For the veterans among your Farquer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Farquer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farquer in 1958 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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