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Farriel Family History

Farriel 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: Farrier, Jarriel, Farrel, Gabriel, Farren, Ferrier, Harrier, Carrel

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Where is the Farriel family from?

You can see how Farriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farriel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Farriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Farriel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farriel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farriel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farriel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Farriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farriel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Farriel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Farriel. For the veterans among your Farriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farriel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Farriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Farriel in 1977 was 56, and 67 in 1990.

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