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Farey Family History

Farey Surname Meaning

see Fairey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farey family from?

You can see how Farey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 134 Farey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Farey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farey families in 1891.
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What did your Farey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farey. 34% of Farey men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Farey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farey were Clicker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • Clicker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Farey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Farey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farey. 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 616 military records available for the last name Farey. For the veterans among your Farey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Farey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Farey in 1961 was 52, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farey 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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