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Farlee Family History

Farlee Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Farley.

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


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Where is the Farlee family from?

You can see how Farlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Farlee families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Farlee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farlee families in 1891.
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What did your Farlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farlee. 39% of Farlee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farlee women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Policeman
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Farlee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlee 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Farlee. 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 288 military records available for the last name Farlee. For the veterans among your Farlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlee lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Farlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Farlee in 1951 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farlee 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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