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Farny Family History

Farny 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: Farney, Farry, Fary, Fang, Fan, Darby, Carey, Carne, Early, Darcy

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Where is the Farny family from?

You can see how Farny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Farny families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Farny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farny 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 Farny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farny. 24% of Farny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farny women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Farny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farny 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Farny. 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 214 military records available for the last name Farny. For the veterans among your Farny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Farny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farny in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farny 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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