Farness Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Farness Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Farness family

Profession Census Frequency
School 6
Showman 2
Weaver 2
Charwoman 1
Boot Repairer 1
Bricklayer 1
Building Contractor 1
Carter 1
Coal Hawker 1
Foreman Mason 1
Greose Mill Operative 1
Home 1
Metal Dippier 1
Miner Coal Hewer 1
None Private Means 1
Steel Roller 1
Tramway Inspector 1
Wire Drawer 1
Jewellers Clerk 1
Clergyman 1
Cook (domestic) 1
Housemaid (domestic) 1
Sewing Maid (domestic) 1
Color Matcher 1
Physician & Surgeon 1

Farness Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Furness 86% 16,187
2 Furniss 71% 7,690
3 Farnes 86% 2,462
4 Farness 100% 381
5 Furnass 71% 238
6 Farns 71% 233
7 Fourniss 63% 225
8 Fourness 75% 162

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The surname Farness is the 4th most popular variant of Furness.

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