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Farahay Family History

Farahay Name 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: Farhat, Farnham, Caraway, Farha, Forshay, Farah, Haraway, Laraway

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Where is the Farahay family from?

You can see how Farahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farahay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Farahay families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farahay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Farahay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farahay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farahay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farahay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Farahay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Farahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farahay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Farahay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Farahay. For the veterans among your Farahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farahay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Farahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farahay in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

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