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O%27farrell Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearghail ‘descendant of Fearghal’ (see Farrell). This name is borne by several families in Ireland, in counties Longford, Tyrone, and Wicklow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Farrell, O'carroll, Harrell, Farrelly, Farrel, Carrell, Farrall

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Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, O%27farrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for O%27farrell in 1986 was 90, and 33 in 2002.

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