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Farnall Family History

Farnall Surname Meaning

see Farnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farnall family from?

You can see how Farnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Farnall families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Farnall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farnall families in 1891.
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What did your Farnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farnall. 64% of Farnall 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
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    19%

What Farnall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnall 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Farnall. 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 69 military records available for the last name Farnall. For the veterans among your Farnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnall lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Farnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Farnall in 1976 was 61, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnall 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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