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Farrais Family History

Farrais 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: Farris, Harris, Arras, Farkas, Carras, Farrar, Farrand, Farran

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Where is the Farrais family from?

You can see how Farrais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farrais family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farrais's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Farrais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrais ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Farrais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrais 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Farrais. 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 5 military records available for the last name Farrais. For the veterans among your Farrais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrais lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Farrais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Farrais in 1970 was 65, and 72 in 1978.

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