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Farabell Family History

Farabell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carabello, Farnell, Farewell, Farrell, Farwell, Marabella, Tarbell

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Where is the Farabell family from?

You can see how Farabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farabell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farabell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Farabell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farabell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farabell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Farabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farabell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farabell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Farabell. For the veterans among your Farabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farabell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Farabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Farabell in 1978 was 77, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farabell 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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