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Fariell Family History

Fariell 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: Farnell, Farrell, Farwell, Fariello, Hartell, Carnell, Darnell

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Where is the Fariell family from?

You can see how Fariell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fariell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fariell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fariell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fariell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fariell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fariell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fariell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Fariell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fariell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fariell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fariell. For the veterans among your Fariell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fariell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fariell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fariell in 1962 was 79, and 101 in 2004.

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