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Farrah Name Meaning

English: variant of Farrar . Americanized form of Arabic Farah .

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


Similar surnames: Farra, Farran, Farah, Farris, Farrer, Parran, Ferran, Ferrar, Harral

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Where is the Farrah family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrah. 32% of Farrah men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Farrah women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrah were Clerk 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Farrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrah 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Farrah. 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 670 military records available for the last name Farrah. For the veterans among your Farrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrah lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Farrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Farrah in 1957 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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