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Farralley Family History

Farralley 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: Farrelly, Farrall, Farley, Farnsley, Fairley, Fairall, Farrell

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Where is the Farralley family from?

You can see how Farralley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farralley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Farralley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farralley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farralley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farralley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farralley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farralley. 100% of Farralley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Farralley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farralley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Farralley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Farralley. For the veterans among your Farralley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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