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Farles Family History

Farles 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: Farley, Sarles, Farnes, Fares, Farless, Faries, Carles, Fales, Farlee

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Where is the Farles family from?

You can see how Farles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Farles families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Farles's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Farles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farles. 32% of Farles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farles women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Soldier
    13%
  • Hired Help
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Farles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Farles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farles 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Farles. 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 93 military records available for the last name Farles. For the veterans among your Farles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Farles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Farles in 1966 was 75, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farles 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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