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Farquis Family History

Farquis 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: Marquis, Marques, Farris, Jarquin, Faris, Marquiss, Paris, Harris

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Where is the Farquis family from?

You can see how Farquis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Farquis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Farquis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Farquis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farquis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farquis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farquis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Farquis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Farquis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Farquis. For the veterans among your Farquis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Farquis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Farquis in 1975 was 67, and 63 in 1981.

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