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Farrelson Family History

Farrelson 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: Harrelson, Bartelson, Harelson, Harralson, Garretson, Farren

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Where is the Farrelson family from?

You can see how Farrelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farrelson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Farrelson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrelson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Farrelson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Farrelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrelson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Farrelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Farrelson. For the veterans among your Farrelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrelson lifespan?

Average Farrelson life expectancy in 1970 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrelson 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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