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Farrel Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Farrell .

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


Similar surnames: Carrel, Ferrel, Farrey, Farrall, Farrer, Ferren, Harvel, Farrell

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Where is the Farrel family from?

You can see how Farrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 55 Farrel families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Farrel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farrel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Farrel. 53% of Farrel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Farrel women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrel were Farmers Son and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    21%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Farrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farrel. For the veterans among your Farrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Farrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Farrel in 1944 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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