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O'farrel Family History

O'farrel 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: O'farrell, Farrel, Farren, Carrel, Farrell, Farrer, Mcfarren, Farrey

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Where is the O'farrel family from?

You can see how O'farrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'farrel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most O'farrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 O'farrel families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded O'farrel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of O'farrel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O'farrel 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 1,000 census records available for the last name O'farrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'farrel 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 162 immigration records available for the last name O'farrel. 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 93 military records available for the last name O'farrel. For the veterans among your O'farrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'farrel lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, O'farrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for O'farrel in 1998 was 77, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O'farrel 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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