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Farol Family History

Farol 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: Faro, Karol, Faron, Carol, Baron, Harold, Parola, Aro, Caron, Carl

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Where is the Farol family from?

You can see how Farol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Farol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farol family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farol's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Farol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farol 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Farol. 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 24 military records available for the last name Farol. For the veterans among your Farol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farol lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Farol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farol in 1974 was 78, and 60 in 2003.

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