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Farrew Family History

Farrew 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: Farren, Farrow, Farrer, Farrel, Farrey, Barre, Barrow, Garret, Farmer

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Where is the Farrew family from?

You can see how Farrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Farrew families living in Norfolk. This was about 80% of all the recorded Farrew's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Farrew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farrew. 100% of Farrew 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 191 census records available for the last name Farrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrew 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Farrew. 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 20 military records available for the last name Farrew. For the veterans among your Farrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrew lifespan?

Average Farrew life expectancy in 1985 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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