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Faroney Family History

Faroney 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: Farney, Farone, Maroney, Arney, Darney, Farley, Hartney, Carney

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Where is the Faroney family from?

You can see how Faroney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faroney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Faroney family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Faroney's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Faroney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faroney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Faroney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faroney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Faroney. 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 military records available for the last name Faroney. For the veterans among your Faroney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faroney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Faroney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Faroney in 1960 was 63, and 92 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faroney 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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