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Farragher Name Meaning

Manx and Irish: variant of Scottish Farquhar .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Faragher, Carragher, Frasher, Frashier, Caraher, Karraker, Carriger

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Where is the Farragher family from?

You can see how Farragher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farragher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farragher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Farragher families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Farragher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Farragher families in 1880.
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What did your Farragher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farragher. 21% of Farragher men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Farragher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farragher were Manager and 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farragher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farragher 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Farragher. 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 331 military records available for the last name Farragher. For the veterans among your Farragher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farragher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Farragher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Farragher in 1958 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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