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Where is the Farrely family from?

You can see how Farrely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farrely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Farrely families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farrely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farrely families in 1851.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrely 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 455 census records available for the last name Farrely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrely 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Farrely. 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 39 military records available for the last name Farrely. For the veterans among your Farrely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrely lifespan?

Average Farrely life expectancy in 1969 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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