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Farwyke Family History

Farwyke 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: Argyle, Harke, Fake, Fayne, Partyka, Fare, Carwile, Marske, Farwell

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Where is the Farwyke family from?

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

What did your Farwyke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Farwyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Farwyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farwyke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farwyke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Farwyke. For the veterans among your Farwyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farwyke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Farwyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Farwyke in 1968 was 72, and 69 in 1994.

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