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Farzey Family History

Farzey 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: Farley, Farney, Farrey, Harvey, Carey, Barley, Varley, Farren, Farmer

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Where is the Farzey family from?

You can see how Farzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farzey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Farzey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Farzey families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Farzey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Farzey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Farzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farzey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farzey. 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 Farzey. For the veterans among your Farzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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