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Farseth Family History

Farseth 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: Forseth, Borseth, Halseth, Mauseth, Finseth, Faeth, Forsyth, Fausett

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Where is the Farseth family from?

You can see how Farseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farseth family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farseth's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Farseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Farseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farseth 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Farseth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Farseth. For the veterans among your Farseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farseth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1977, in the United States, Farseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Farseth in 1961 was 75, and 90 in 1977.

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