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Farnen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Farnan .

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


Similar surnames: Foren, Ferren, Karnes, Farnan, Farnes, Carlen, Maren, Garnes, Barten

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Where is the Farnen family from?

You can see how Farnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Farnen families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farnen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farnen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farnen. 28% of Farnen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Farnen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farnen were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Tool Maker
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnen 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Farnen. 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 363 military records available for the last name Farnen. For the veterans among your Farnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Farnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farnen in 1964 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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