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Faron Family History

Faron Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Fearon. French: from an inflected form of the ancient Germanic personal name Faro.

A short form of compound names based on the element far from fara ‘family’.

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


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Where is the Faron family from?

You can see how Faron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Faron families living in Ontario. This was about 27% of all the recorded Faron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faron families in 1911.
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What did your Faron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Faron. 100% of Faron men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Faron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faron 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Faron. 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 756 military records available for the last name Faron. For the veterans among your Faron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faron lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Faron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faron in 1946 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faron 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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