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Farridy Family History

Farridy 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: Farris, Farrish, Garrido, Garrity, Farid, Harrity, Farrier, Farrin

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Where is the Farridy family from?

You can see how Farridy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farridy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Farridy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Farridy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farridy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farridy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farridy 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 23 census records available for the last name Farridy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farridy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Farridy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Farridy. For the veterans among your Farridy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farridy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Farridy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Farridy in 1969 was 76, and 90 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farridy 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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