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Farless Family History

Farless Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fairless. This name seems to have died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Farless family from?

You can see how Farless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Farless families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Farless's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farless families in 1891.
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What did your Farless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farless. 100% of Farless 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farless 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Farless. 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 525 military records available for the last name Farless. For the veterans among your Farless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farless lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Farless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Farless in 1959 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farless 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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