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Farlie Family History

Farlie Surname Meaning

see Farley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Farlie family from?

You can see how Farlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Farlie families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Farlie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farlie families in 1891.
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What did your Farlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farlie. 84% of Farlie 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
    84%
  • Retired Midwife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Farlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlie 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Farlie. 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 138 military records available for the last name Farlie. For the veterans among your Farlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Farlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farlie in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farlie 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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