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Farha Family History

Farha Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on farḥa ‘joy’ ‘glad tidings’.

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Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Farha family from?

You can see how Farha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Farha families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Farha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farha 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 Farha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farha. 48% of Farha men worked as a Proprietor and 58% of Farha women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farha were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    48%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Coe Owner
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    58%
  • Bookkeeper
    43%

What Farha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farha 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Farha. 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 111 military records available for the last name Farha. For the veterans among your Farha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Farha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Farha in 1964 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farha 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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