Farrel Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Farrel Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Farrel family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 11
Agricultural Labourer 9
Female Servant 9
Miner 6
Independent 5
Male Servant 4
Shoe Maker 3
Pauper 3
Dairyman 2
Ag Lab 2
Blacksmith 2
Cotton Rover 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Mechanic 2
Tailor 2
Hawker 2
Apprentice 2
Farmer 2
Miller 1
Chemist 1
Fruiterer 1
Patient Sailor 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Gardener 1
Brick Layer Journeyman 1

Farrel Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Farrell 86% 29,414
2 Farrall 71% 4,689
3 Farrel 100% 2,346
4 Farral 83% 630
5 Farell 67% 529
6 Farrol 83% 306
7 Ferral 67% 230
8 Ferrel 83% 174
9 Farall 67% 121

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The surname Farrel is the 3rd most popular variant of Farrell.

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