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Origins of the Farnham surname

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About the Farnhams

We have a total number of 8141 records for people with the last name Farnham.

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Where do most Farnhams live?

In 1921, most Farnhams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Farnhams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,640 records for the Farnham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1506.

Who were Farnhams most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Farnham Or Ffarnum Or Farnam Or Ffarnam Or Farnums

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What are the most common Farnham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Farnhams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Farnhams in 1921
Laundress

43

Dressmaker

20

General Servant Domestic

18

General Servant

16

Glover

15

Common Male occupations for Farnhams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

58

Farm Labourer

24

General Labourer

23

Shepherd

22

Carman

19

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