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Farion Family History

Farion 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: Farin, Faron, Farson, Farron, Marion, Baron, Marin, Parson, Farren

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Where is the Farion family from?

You can see how Farion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Farion families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Farion's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Farion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farion. 100% of Farion men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Farion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farion 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Farion. 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 56 military records available for the last name Farion. For the veterans among your Farion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farion lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Farion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Farion in 1967 was 49, and 50 in 2004.

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