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Fargey Family History

Fargey 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: Farley, Farney, Forgey, Largey, Farrey, Harvey, Carey, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Fargey family from?

You can see how Fargey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fargey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fargey family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fargey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fargey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fargey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fargey. 25% of Fargey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fargey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargey 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Fargey. 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 116 military records available for the last name Fargey. For the veterans among your Fargey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fargey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fargey in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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