This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Faril family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Faril Family History

Faril 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: Fail, Faria, Farin, Baril, Faris, Farid, Marie, Basil, April, Marin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Faril family from?

You can see how Faril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faril family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Faril family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Faril's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Faril families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Faril family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Faril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faril census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Faril

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Faril. 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.

View all Faril immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Faril. For the veterans among your Faril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Faril military records

You've only scratched the surface of Faril family history

Discover More

What is the average Faril lifespan?

Average Faril life expectancy in 1975 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faril 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Faril family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial