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Farden Family History

Farden Surname Meaning

see Farndon.

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


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Where is the Farden family from?

You can see how Farden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Farden families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Farden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farden families in 1911.
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What did your Farden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Farden. 100% of Farden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farden women worked as a Student.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farden 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Farden. 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 325 military records available for the last name Farden. For the veterans among your Farden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Farden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farden in 1961 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farden 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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