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Farria Family History

Farria 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: Farris, Faria, Sarria, Farra, Farrin, Harris, Farren, Farina, Barra

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Where is the Farria family from?

You can see how Farria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farria family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Farria family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farria's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Farria families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farria 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 Farria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farria. 38% of Farria men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Farria women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farria were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
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What Farria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Farria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farria 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Farria. 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 131 military records available for the last name Farria. For the veterans among your Farria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farria lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Farria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Farria in 1972 was 97, and 37 in 2002.

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