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Farlinger Family History

Farlinger 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: Garlinger, Farringer, Salinger, Fringer, Fillinger, Berlinger

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Where is the Farlinger family from?

You can see how Farlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Farlinger families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Farlinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farlinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farlinger. 82% of Farlinger 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
    82%
  • Merchant
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlinger 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Farlinger. 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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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Farlinger. For the veterans among your Farlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farlinger in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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