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Farndell Family History

Farndell Surname Meaning

see Varndell. occasionally a variant of Farndale.

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


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Where is the Farndell family from?

You can see how Farndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farndell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farndell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Farndell families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Farndell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Farndell families in 1891.
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What did your Farndell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright Dockyard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farndell. 50% of Farndell men worked as a Shipwright Dockyard and 89% of Farndell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farndell were General Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipwright Dockyard
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farndell 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Farndell. 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 225 military records available for the last name Farndell. For the veterans among your Farndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farndell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Farndell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Farndell in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

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