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Farell Family History

Farell Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from a place called Farell in Barcelona province.

Catalonia (Spain) from farell, a diminutive of far ‘lighthouse’.

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


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Where is the Farell family from?

You can see how Farell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Farell families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Farell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farell families in 1891.
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What did your Farell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farell. 89% of Farell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Farell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farell 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Farell. 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 500 military records available for the last name Farell. For the veterans among your Farell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Farell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Farell in 1959 was 44, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farell 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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