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Farnel Family History

Farnel Surname Meaning

see Farnell.

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


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Where is the Farnel family from?

You can see how Farnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farnel family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Farnel families in 1891.
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What did your Farnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farnel. 50% of Farnel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farnel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Farnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnel 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Farnel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Farnel. For the veterans among your Farnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Farnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Farnel in 1968 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnel 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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