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Farian Family History

Farian 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: Fabian, Farman, Farfan, Farran, Farnan, Faria, Farin, Farias, Varian

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Where is the Farian family from?

You can see how Farian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Farian families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Farian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farian. 43% of Farian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farian women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Farian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Farian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farian 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Farian. 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 66 military records available for the last name Farian. For the veterans among your Farian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Farian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farian in 1966 was 77, and 95 in 2001.

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