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Fardwell Family History

Fardwell 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: Bardwell, Farewell, Wardwell, Farwell, Cardwell, Harwell, Cardell

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Where is the Fardwell family from?

You can see how Fardwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fardwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fardwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fardwell families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fardwell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fardwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fardwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fardwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Fardwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fardwell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fardwell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fardwell. For the veterans among your Fardwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fardwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Fardwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fardwell in 1969 was 85, and 90 in 1987.

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