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Farra Family History

Farra Surname Meaning

English: variant of Farrar.Arabic (the Levant): possibly a variant of Farah.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 Farra family from?

You can see how Farra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Farra families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Farra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farra 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 Farra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farra. 20% of Farra men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Farra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farra were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • House Work
    10%

What Farra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Farra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farra 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farra. For the veterans among your Farra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farra lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Farra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Farra in 1955 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farra 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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