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Farnald Family History

Farnald 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: Fernald, Arnold, Farnell, Farrand, Farnan, Darnall, Carnal, Arnall

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Where is the Farnald family from?

You can see how Farnald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farnald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Farnald families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Farnald's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Farnald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnald ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Farnald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnald 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Farnald. 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 Farnald. For the veterans among your Farnald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Farnald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Farnald in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 1979.

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