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Farnhan Family History

Farnhan 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: Farnham, Farnan, Farman, Farhat, Farfan, Farran, Forhan, Farbman

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Where is the Farnhan family from?

You can see how Farnhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Farnhan families living in Maine. This was about 40% of all the recorded Farnhan's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Farnhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnhan 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 Farnhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farnhan. 40% of Farnhan men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Farnhan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farnhan were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Draftsman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farnhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnhan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Farnhan. 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 70 military records available for the last name Farnhan. For the veterans among your Farnhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnhan lifespan?

Average Farnhan life expectancy in 1987 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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