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Farewell Family History

Farewell Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Farwell from the Middle English phrase fare wel ‘do well prosper’

or perhaps from the salutation fare wel ‘farewell goodbye’.

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


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Where is the Farewell family from?

You can see how Farewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Farewell families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Farewell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Farewell families in 1891.
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What did your Farewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farewell. 100% of Farewell men worked as a Boot Repairer and 86% of Farewell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boot Repairer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Farewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farewell 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Farewell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farewell. For the veterans among your Farewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farewell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Farewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farewell in 1955 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farewell 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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