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Fariel Family History

Fariel 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: Friel, Faniel, Ariel, Faries, Farrel, Daniel, Marie, Gabriel, Fries

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Where is the Fariel family from?

You can see how Fariel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fariel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fariel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fariel families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fariel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fariel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fariel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fariel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Fariel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fariel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fariel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Fariel. For the veterans among your Fariel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fariel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Fariel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fariel in 1968 was 86, and 82 in 2000.

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