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Farner Family History

Farner Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Farn near Oberkirch or Fahrnau in Baden. Compare Fahrner.

Probably also a topographic name from Middle High German vār ‘furrow border trail’ for someone who lived by a marked thoroughfare or carriage way.

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


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Where is the Farner family from?

You can see how Farner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Farner families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farner families in 1911.
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What did your Farner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farner. 24% of Farner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Marine Engineer
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farner. For the veterans among your Farner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Farner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farner in 1945 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farner 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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