Farnorth Family History

Farnorth Surname Meaning

see Farnworth.

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

Similar surnames: Farnworth, Farnsworth, North, Walworth, Burnworth, Hayworth, Papworth, Danforth, Arnott, Forth

721 record(s) for Farnorth

369	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
45	Immigration Records
92	Census and Voter Lists
204	Member Trees

Where is the Farnorth family from?

You can see how Farnorth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnorth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Farnorth families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farnorth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Farnorth families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnorth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnorth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farnorth.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

67%

School teacher

34%

What Farnorth family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 92 census records available for the last name Farnorth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnorth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Farnorth. 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.

Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Farnorth. For the veterans among your Farnorth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Farnorth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnorth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.