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Farwel Family History

Farwel 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: Farwell, Farrel, Marvel, Farren, Farmer, Martel, Bartel, Harwell

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Where is the Farwel family from?

You can see how Farwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farwel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Farwel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Farwel families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Farwel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Farwel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Farwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farwel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Farwel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Farwel. For the veterans among your Farwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farwel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Farwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Farwel in 1962 was 79, and 57 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farwel 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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