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Farto Family History

Farto 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: Farro, Faro, Barto, Marto, Sarto, Fanto, Fargo, Carro, Barco, Hart

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Where is the Farto family from?

You can see how Farto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Farto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Farto families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farto's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Farto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Classified Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farto. 50% of Farto men worked as a Classified Labor. .

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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

  • Classified Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Farto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farto 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Farto. 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 9 military records available for the last name Farto. For the veterans among your Farto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farto lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Farto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farto in 1971 was 35, and 77 in 1997.

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