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Farrich Family History

Farrich 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: Farrish, Parrish, Fenrich, Laurich, Garrick, Carrico, Ferrick, Farris

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Where is the Farrich family from?

You can see how Farrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Farrich family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrich's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Farrich families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrich. 60% of Farrich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farrich women worked as a 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Farrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrich 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Farrich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Farrich. For the veterans among your Farrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Farrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Farrich in 1966 was 56, and 79 in 1991.

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