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Farl Family History

Farl Surname 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: Carl, Fall, Karl, Fail, Earl, Farm, Faul, Fara, Faro, Fahl

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Where is the Farl family from?

You can see how Farl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Farl families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Farl's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Farl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farl. 100% of Farl men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Farl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farl 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Farl. 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 154 military records available for the last name Farl. For the veterans among your Farl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Farl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farl in 1963 was 63, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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