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Farral Family History

Farral 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: Farrar, Farran, Farra, Farrah, Farrall, Farrel, Harral, Farren, Arras

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Where is the Farral family from?

You can see how Farral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farral family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farral families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Farral families living in Northumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Farral's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Farral families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farral 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 Farral ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farral. 100% of Farral women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farral 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Farral. 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 188 military records available for the last name Farral. For the veterans among your Farral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farral lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Farral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Farral in 1969 was 64, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farral

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farral 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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