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Ofarrel Family History

Ofarrel 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: Farrel, Farren, Carrel, Farrell, Farrer, Farrey, Harrel, Ferrel

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Where is the Ofarrel family from?

You can see how Ofarrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofarrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ofarrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ofarrel family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ofarrel's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Ofarrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofarrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ofarrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofarrel. 100% of Ofarrel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ofarrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ofarrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofarrel 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Ofarrel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ofarrel. For the veterans among your Ofarrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofarrel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Ofarrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ofarrel in 1974 was 77, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofarrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofarrel 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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