Farro Family History

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Farro Name Meaning

English: variant of Farrow. Italian: from farro, the common name of two varieties of wheat (from Latin far, farris), probably applied as a topographic name or a metonymic occupational name for a farmer. Catalan (Farró): probably an occupational name from ferró ‘smith’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Carro, Faro, Ferro, Cardo, Farrow, Farr, Zarro, Cerro, Farm, Farren

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Farro Family Origin

Where is the Farro family from?

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You can see how Farro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farro families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Farro families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Farro's in the UK. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Farro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Farro Family Occupations

What did your Farro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bolt Forger H W and Brace belt Machinist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Farro. 34% of Farro men worked as a Bolt Forger H W and 25% of Farro women worked as a Brace belt Machinist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farro were Stone Labourer and Woollen Sorter

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bolt Forger H W
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Stone Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Brace belt Machinist
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Woollen Sorter
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farro Historical Records

What Farro family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 764 immigration records available for the last name Farro. 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 Card

There are 675 military records available for the last name Farro. For the veterans among your Farro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Farro Life Expectancy

What is the average Farro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Farro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farro in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farro

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