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Farleigh Family History

Farleigh Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called Farleigh of which there are examples in Hampshire, Devon, Kent, Somerset, Surrey, and Wiltshire.

From Old English fearn ‘fern’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

See also Farley, Fairley, Fairlie.

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


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Where is the Farleigh family from?

You can see how Farleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farleigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Farleigh families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Farleigh's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Farleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Farleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farleigh. 50% of Farleigh men worked as a Painter decorator and 73% of Farleigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farleigh were Carpenter and House Duties.

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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

  • Painter decorator
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic
    11%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farleigh 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Farleigh. 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 438 military records available for the last name Farleigh. For the veterans among your Farleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farleigh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farleigh in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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