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Farri Family History

Farri 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: Farro, Farr, Farris, Fabri, Farra, Ferri, Farrin, Farry, Barre, Barr

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Where is the Farri family from?

You can see how Farri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Farri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Farri family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farri ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farri. 100% of Farri women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Farri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farri 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Farri. 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 70 military records available for the last name Farri. For the veterans among your Farri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farri lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Farri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Farri in 1962 was 81, and 66 in 2002.

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