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Farrelle Family History

Farrelle 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, Farrell, Farnell, Barrell, Marcelle, Carrell, Garrell

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Where is the Farrelle family from?

You can see how Farrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Farrelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Farrelle families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Farrelle's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Farrelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farrelle. 100% of Farrelle men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    100%
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What Farrelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Farrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrelle 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Farrelle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Farrelle. For the veterans among your Farrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrelle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Farrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Farrelle in 1974 was 73, and 51 in 2000.

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