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Farlon Family History

Farlon 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: Fallon, Farlow, Carlon, Faron, Farson, Farron, Baron, Karlin, Carlin

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Where is the Farlon family from?

You can see how Farlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Farlon family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Farlon's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Farlon families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Farlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlon 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Farlon. 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 52 military records available for the last name Farlon. For the veterans among your Farlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1971, in the United States, Farlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Farlon in 1955 was 32, and 52 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farlon 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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