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Farn Family History

Farn Name Meaning

see Fearn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Fan, Farm, Arn, Fara, Faro, Farr, Fahn, Fain, Farin, Fare

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Where is the Farn family from?

You can see how Farn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Farn families living in Maine. This was about 29% of all the recorded Farn's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Farn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farn. 35% of Farn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farn women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Farn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farn 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Farn. 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 806 military records available for the last name Farn. For the veterans among your Farn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Farn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farn in 1973 was 33, and 66 in 2000.

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