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Farrait Family History

Farrait 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: Farrant, Farhat, Farrar, Farrand, Farran, Farris, Tarrant, Sarratt

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Where is the Farrait family from?

You can see how Farrait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrait family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Farrait families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrait's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Farrait families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrait ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Farrait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrait 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Farrait. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farrait. For the veterans among your Farrait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrait lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Farrait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farrait in 1984 was 73, and 78 in 1999.

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