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Farrelly Family History

Farrelly Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearghaile from Fearghaile the longer genitive form of the personal name Fearghal ‘man of valour’

(see Farrell).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farrelly family from?

You can see how Farrelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 88 Farrelly families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Farrelly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farrelly families in 1891.
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What did your Farrelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farrelly. 32% of Farrelly men worked as a Barman and 79% of Farrelly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrelly were Police Constable and Domestic.

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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

  • Barman
    32%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • School Master
    13%
  • Police Constable
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Hospital Orderly
    3%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Farrelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrelly 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrelly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farrelly. For the veterans among your Farrelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrelly lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Farrelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Farrelly in 1951 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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