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Fartell Family History

Fartell 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: Hartell, Farnell, Wartell, Martell, Farrell, Farwell, Bartell

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Where is the Fartell family from?

You can see how Fartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fartell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fartell families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Fartell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fartell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fartell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fartell 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 Fartell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fartell. 100% of Fartell men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Fartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fartell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fartell. 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 Fartell. For the veterans among your Fartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fartell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fartell

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