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Farant Family History

Farant Surname 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: Garant, Farrant, Arant, Frank, Morant, Grant, Fagan, Farman, Farina

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Where is the Farant family from?

You can see how Farant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Farant families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Farant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Farant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farant 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Farant. 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 18 military records available for the last name Farant. For the veterans among your Farant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farant lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Farant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Farant in 1972 was 64, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farant 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.

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