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Farrey Family History

Farrey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farry. English: variant of Farrar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farrey family from?

You can see how Farrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Farrey families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Farrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrey 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 Farrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Below Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farrey. 50% of Farrey men worked as a Coal Hewer Below Heavy Worker and 85% of Farrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrey were Colliery Hewer and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • Coal Hewer Below Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Book Folder
    8%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    8%

What Farrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Farrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrey 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Farrey. 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 395 military records available for the last name Farrey. For the veterans among your Farrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Farrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Farrey in 1954 was 25, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrey 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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