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Fariley Family History

Fariley 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, Friley, Hartley, Bailey, Barley, Varley, Parsley, Harley

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Where is the Fariley family from?

You can see how Fariley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fariley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fariley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Fariley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fariley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fariley families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fariley 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 Fariley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fariley. 100% of Fariley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Fariley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Fariley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fariley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fariley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fariley. For the veterans among your Fariley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fariley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Fariley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fariley in 1972 was 65, and 68 in 2001.

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