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Farfell Family History

Farfell 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: Farnell, Farrell, Farwell, Hartell, Carnell, Darnell, Harwell

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Where is the Farfell family from?

You can see how Farfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farfell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Farfell family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farfell's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Farfell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Farfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farfell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Farfell. 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 military records available for the last name Farfell. For the veterans among your Farfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farfell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Farfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farfell in 1976 was 81, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farfell 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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