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Ofarrell Family History

Ofarrell Surname Meaning

Irish (Longford and Roscommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearghail ‘descendant of Fearghal’ (see Farrell).

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


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Where is the Ofarrell family from?

You can see how Ofarrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofarrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ofarrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ofarrell families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ofarrell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ofarrell families in 1891.
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What did your Ofarrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ofarrell. 100% of Ofarrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ofarrell. 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 Ofarrell. For the veterans among your Ofarrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofarrell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ofarrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ofarrell in 1946 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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