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Farrage Name Meaning

unexplained. variant of Ferridge .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Harnage, Farrar, Farrand, Darragh, Farran, Farago, Barlage, Farace

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Where is the Farrage family from?

You can see how Farrage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farrage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Farrage families living in Nebraska. This was about 88% of all the recorded Farrage's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Farrage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farrage. 100% of Farrage men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 100% of Farrage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Farrage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrage 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Farrage. 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 88 military records available for the last name Farrage. For the veterans among your Farrage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Farrage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Farrage in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

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