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Farill Family History

Farill 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: Brill, Grill, Fall, Hamill, Fail, Faille, Farina, Farnell, Magill

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Where is the Farill family from?

You can see how Farill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Farill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Farill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farill. 100% of Farill 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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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Farill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farill 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Farill. 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 47 military records available for the last name Farill. For the veterans among your Farill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Farill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Farill in 1967 was 96, and 95 in 2003.

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