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Farrelley Family History

Farrelley 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: Farrelly, Farrell, Farley, Farnell, Farnsley, Fairley, Barrell

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Where is the Farrelley family from?

You can see how Farrelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farrelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farrelley family living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farrelley's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Farrelley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Farrelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrelley 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Farrelley. 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 65 military records available for the last name Farrelley. For the veterans among your Farrelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrelley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Farrelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Farrelley in 1980 was 73, and 97 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrelley 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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