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Farrissey Family History

Farrissey 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: Morrissey, Farnsley, Brissey, Farris, Garriss, Crissey, Farrish

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Where is the Farrissey family from?

You can see how Farrissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrissey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrissey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Farrissey families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrissey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Farrissey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrissey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrissey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Farrissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrissey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Farrissey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Farrissey. For the veterans among your Farrissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrissey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Farrissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Farrissey in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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