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Farls Family History

Farls 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: Faris, Fares, Earls, Fails, Falls, Carls, Karls, Fauls, Mars, Falla

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Where is the Farls family from?

You can see how Farls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farls family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Farls family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farls's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Farls families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Farls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farls 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Farls. 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 45 military records available for the last name Farls. For the veterans among your Farls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farls lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Farls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farls in 1967 was 67, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farls 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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