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Farrand Name Meaning

English: from Old French ferrant ‘iron-gray’ (a derivative of fer ‘iron’) probably a nickname with reference to hair color. English: from the medieval personal name Fer(r)ant a Middle English and Old French form of Ferdinand which came to be associated with the color. French: variant of Ferrand . This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ferrand, Ferrando, Harland, Farren, Farrar, Farran, Ferland, Ferran

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You can see how Farrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Farrand families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farrand's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Farrand families in 1911.
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What did your Farrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farrand. 100% of Farrand men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Farrand. For the veterans among your Farrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrand lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Farrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farrand in 1951 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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