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Farriesh Family History

Farriesh 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: Farrish, Parrish, Farris, Ferries, Barrish, Harries, Faries, Farrier

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Where is the Farriesh family from?

You can see how Farriesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farriesh family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Farriesh families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Farriesh families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farriesh's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Farriesh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farriesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farriesh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Farriesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farriesh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farriesh. 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 19 military records available for the last name Farriesh. For the veterans among your Farriesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farriesh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Farriesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Farriesh in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 1967.

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