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Farrus Family History

Farrus 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, Barrus, Harris, Farren, Arras, Darius, Farkas, Fergus, Carras

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Where is the Farrus family from?

You can see how Farrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Farrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Farrus families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrus's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Farrus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farrus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Farrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrus 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Farrus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Farrus. For the veterans among your Farrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Farrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Farrus in 1972 was 83, and 86 in 1977.

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