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Farrall Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Farrell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ferrall, Barrall, Farrel, Ferrell, Ferrill, Harrell, Argall, Worrall

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Where is the Farrall family from?

You can see how Farrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Farrall families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Farrall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farrall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrall. 19% of Farrall men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Farrall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrall were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Farrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrall 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Farrall. For the veterans among your Farrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Farrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farrall in 1961 was 36, and 59 in 2004.

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