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Farlan Family History

Farlan 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: Farman, Farfan, Farran, Farnan, Furlan, Harlan, Carlan, Farland

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Where is the Farlan family from?

You can see how Farlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Farlan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Farlan's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Farlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farlan. 42% of Farlan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farlan women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlan 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Farlan. 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 323 military records available for the last name Farlan. For the veterans among your Farlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Farlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Farlan in 1964 was 70, and 58 in 1999.

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