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Farfan Name Meaning

Spanish:: probably from farfán a term denoting one of a group of Spaniards who went to Morocco in the 8th century; there they retained their Christian faith and in 1390 their descendants returned to Spain. in some cases a habitational name from Farfán in Granada.

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


Similar surnames: Farman, Forman, Varian, Fairman, Fagan, Farnan, Marsan, Marzan

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Where is the Farfan family from?

You can see how Farfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farfan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farfan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Farfan families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Farfan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farfan families in 1911.
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What did your Farfan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farfan. 100% of Farfan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farfan women worked as a None. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farfan 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 Farfan. 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 146 military records available for the last name Farfan. For the veterans among your Farfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farfan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Farfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farfan in 1952 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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