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Farawell Family History

Farawell 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: Farewell, Farwell, Harwell, Farnell, Bardwell, Hartwell, Barnwell

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Where is the Farawell family from?

You can see how Farawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farawell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farawell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Farawell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farawell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farawell 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 63 census records available for the last name Farawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farawell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Farawell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Farawell. For the veterans among your Farawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farawell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Farawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farawell in 1970 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farawell 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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