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Farsley Family History

Farsley 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: Parsley, Farley, Farnsley, Carsley, Hartley, Barley, Varley, Worsley

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Where is the Farsley family from?

You can see how Farsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Farsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Farsley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Farsley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farsley 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 422 census records available for the last name Farsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Farsley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Farsley. For the veterans among your Farsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farsley

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