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Ferree Family History

Ferree Name Meaning

French (Ferrée): variant of Ferré (see Ferre ) or a habitational name from La Ferrée the name of several places in the north of France. The surname Ferrée is very rare in France. Compare Free . Alternatively an altered form (also Ferrée) of French Laverré or Laverre: habitational name from Laverré a village in Vienne. Altered form of English Ferry . Compare Ferre .

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


Similar surnames: Ferren, Ferrie, Farren, Ferre, Ferron, Forsee, Degree, Gerren

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Where is the Ferree family from?

You can see how Ferree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ferree families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ferree's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Ferree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferree. 17% of Ferree men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ferree women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferree were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ferree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferree 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Ferree. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ferree. For the veterans among your Ferree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferree lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ferree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ferree in 1946 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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