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Farnack Family History

Farnack 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: Harnack, Warmack, Farnan, Frack, Warnock, Barnick, Garnick, Carmack

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Where is the Farnack family from?

You can see how Farnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnack family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Farnack family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnack's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Farnack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farnack. 50% of Farnack men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Farnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnack 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Farnack. 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 22 military records available for the last name Farnack. For the veterans among your Farnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnack lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Farnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Farnack in 1982 was 54, and 73 in 1990.

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