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Farrae Family History

Farrae 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: Farrar, Farran, Farra, Farrah, Barre, Farren, Arras, Farman, Barra

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Where is the Farrae family from?

You can see how Farrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Farrae family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrae's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Farrae families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrae ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Farrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrae 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Farrae. 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 Farrae. For the veterans among your Farrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrae lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Farrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farrae in 1962 was 56, and 63 in 2000.

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