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Farndale Family History

Farndale Surname Meaning

From Farndale in Kirkby Moorside (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Farnedale in about 1160 and Farendale in 1207.

The place-name derives from Old English fearn ‘fern bracken’ + dæl ‘valley’.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Farndale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farndale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farndale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Farndale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Farndale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farndale families in 1891.
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What did your Farndale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farndale. 39% of Farndale men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Farndale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farndale were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farndale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farndale 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Farndale. 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 133 military records available for the last name Farndale. For the veterans among your Farndale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farndale lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Farndale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Farndale in 1967 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

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