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Farelly Family History

Farelly 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: Farrelly, Farella, Farley, Farnell, Parella, Farrell, Farwell

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Where is the Farelly family from?

You can see how Farelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Farelly families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farelly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Farelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farelly 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 Farelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farelly. 100% of Farelly men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Farelly women worked as a Domestic. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Farelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farelly 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Farelly. 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 77 military records available for the last name Farelly. For the veterans among your Farelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farelly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Farelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farelly in 1972 was 75, and 81 in 1981.

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