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Farini Family History

Farini 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: Farina, Farin, Farino, Carini, Marini, Marin, Tarin, Hariri, Fearing

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Where is the Farini family from?

You can see how Farini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farini family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Farini family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Farini's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Farini families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farini. 100% of Farini men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Farini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farini 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Farini. 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 17 military records available for the last name Farini. For the veterans among your Farini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farini lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Farini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farini in 1969 was 75, and 82 in 1997.

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