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Farschon Family History

Farschon 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: Farson, Parson, Falcon, Harston, Faison, Barsch, Fasching, Marston

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Where is the Farschon family from?

You can see how Farschon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farschon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farschon family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farschon's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Farschon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farschon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farschon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Farschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farschon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Farschon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Farschon. For the veterans among your Farschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farschon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Farschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farschon in 1967 was 53, and 95 in 2002.

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