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Farress Family History

Farress 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: Farless, Farrens, Forrest, Farren, Furness, Harness, Garness, Farris

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Where is the Farress family from?

You can see how Farress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farress family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Farress families living in Alabama. This was about 59% of all the recorded Farress's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Farress families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farress 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 Farress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farress. 100% of Farress women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Farress family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Farress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farress 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Farress. 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 24 military records available for the last name Farress. For the veterans among your Farress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farress lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Farress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farress in 1967 was 84, and 88 in 2000.

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