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Farler Family History

Farler Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. This surname is much more frequent in the US than in Britain.

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


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Where is the Farler family from?

You can see how Farler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Farler families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Farler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farler families in 1911.
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What did your Farler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farler. 32% of Farler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Farler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farler were Farm Laborer and Science Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Science Teacher
    40%

What Farler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Farler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farler 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Farler. 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 579 military records available for the last name Farler. For the veterans among your Farler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Farler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farler in 1952 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farler 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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