Farewell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Farewell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Farewell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Farmers Son 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Farmers Daughter 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Barman Inn 1
Cabinet Maker 1
General Labourer 1
Housemaid 1
Matron Unemployed 1
None 1
Servant 1
Store Keeper ?? 1
Cotton Winder 1
House Keeper 1
Bricklayer 1
Domestic Servant House Maid 1
Errand Boy 1
Farmer Of 250 Acres Employing 3 Laborers 1
Lieutant Royal Navy 1
Machinist Stay Works 1
Skilled Labourer 1
Training Girls For Service Interest 1
Civil Engineer 1
Pupil Teacher 1

Farewell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Farwell 88% 3,331
2 Fairall 50% 1,538
3 Farewell 100% 618
4 Ferrall 50% 333
5 Forwell 75% 232
6 Ferral 38% 230
7 Farrill 63% 179
8 Ferrel 50% 174
9 Frowell 75% 124
10 Fairlee 38% 120

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The surname Farewell is the 3rd most popular variant of Farwell.

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