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Farrenden Family History

Farrenden 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: Warrender, Carrender, Farren, Farrand, Fessenden, Brenden, Frieden

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Where is the Farrenden family from?

You can see how Farrenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Farrenden families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Farrenden's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Farrenden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrenden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrenden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Farrenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrenden 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Farrenden. 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 28 military records available for the last name Farrenden. For the veterans among your Farrenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrenden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Farrenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Farrenden in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 1992.

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