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Farrare Family History

Farrare 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: Farrar, Ferrare, Farrand, Ferrara, Farran, Barrere, Farace, Carrara

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Where is the Farrare family from?

You can see how Farrare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Farrare families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Farrare's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farrare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrare. 34% of Farrare men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Farrare women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrare were Laborer and Finisher. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%
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What Farrare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Farrare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrare 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Farrare. 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 32 military records available for the last name Farrare. For the veterans among your Farrare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farrare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Farrare in 1963 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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