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Farlwey Family History

Farlwey 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: Farley, Barley, Varley, Harley, Marley, Fawley, Fairley, Carley

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Where is the Farlwey family from?

You can see how Farlwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlwey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Farlwey families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Farlwey's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Farlwey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Farlwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlwey 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 Farlwey. 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 Farlwey. For the veterans among your Farlwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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