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Fera Name Meaning

Italian: from Latin fera ‘wild animal’ (Italian fiera) or Calabrian fera ‘dolphin’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pera, Ferro, Ferra, Cera, Feria, Fero, Perna, Gera, Fara, Sera

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Where is the Fera family from?

You can see how Fera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fera families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fera's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fera 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 Fera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fera. 33% of Fera men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fera women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fera were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Barber
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fera 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 972 military records available for the last name Fera. For the veterans among your Fera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fera lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fera in 1953 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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