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Farrells Family History

Farrells 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, Jarrells, Farnell, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell

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Where is the Farrells family from?

You can see how Farrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrells family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farrells families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Farrells family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrells's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Farrells families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and O were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrells. 100% of Farrells men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Farrells women worked as an O. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • O
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Farrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrells 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Farrells. 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 18 military records available for the last name Farrells. For the veterans among your Farrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrells lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Farrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farrells in 1981 was 85, and 75 in 1995.

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