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Farsworth Family History

Farsworth 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: Farnworth, Farnsworth, Wadsworth, Markworth, Walsworth, Hainsworth

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Where is the Farsworth family from?

You can see how Farsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Farsworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Farsworth family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Farsworth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Farsworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farsworth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Farsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsworth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Farsworth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Farsworth. For the veterans among your Farsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farsworth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Farsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farsworth in 1977 was 55, and 62 in 1981.

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