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Farrows Family History

Farrows 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: Farrow, Barrows, Barrow, Carrow, Fallows, Burrows, Arrow, Harrow

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Where is the Farrows family from?

You can see how Farrows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrows family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Farrows families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrows's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Farrows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farrows. 100% of Farrows 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 646 census records available for the last name Farrows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrows 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Farrows. 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 86 military records available for the last name Farrows. For the veterans among your Farrows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrows lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Farrows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Farrows in 1974 was 76, and 77 in 1996.

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