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Fargray Family History

Fargray 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: Farrar, Farran, Farra, Farrah, Margraf, Largay, Farrey, Farry, Gray

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Where is the Fargray family from?

You can see how Fargray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fargray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Fargray families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargray's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fargray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Fargray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargray 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 Fargray. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fargray. For the veterans among your Fargray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargray lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fargray 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fargray

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