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Farolan Family History

Farolan 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: Carolan, Parola, Farman, Farfan, Froman, Farran, Farnan, Faiola

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farolan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farolan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Farolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farolan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Farolan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Farolan. For the veterans among your Farolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farolan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Farolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Farolan in 1974 was 44, and 87 in 1996.

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