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Farester Family History

Farester 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: Forester, Forster, Trester, Forestier, Brester, Rester, Fester

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Where is the Farester family from?

You can see how Farester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farester family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farester families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Farester families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farester's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Farester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farester. 43% of Farester men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Farester women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farester were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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What Farester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Farester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farester 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Farester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Farester. For the veterans among your Farester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farester lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Farester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farester in 1970 was 62, and 81 in 2002.

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