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Farald Family History

Farald 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: Harold, Farrand, Fara, Fairall, Barad, Gerald, Baral, Farago, Fasold

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Where is the Farald family from?

You can see how Farald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farald family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Farald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Farald family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Farald's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farald 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 50 census records available for the last name Farald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farald 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Farald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farald. For the veterans among your Farald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farald lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farald 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farald

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