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Feri Family History

Feri Surname 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: Fei, Neri, Fero, Peri, Fern, Feria, Fera, Ferg, Ferm, Ferri

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Where is the Feri family from?

You can see how Feri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Feri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Feri family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feri's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Feri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feri 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 Feri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feri. 67% of Feri men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Feri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Feri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feri 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Feri. 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 83 military records available for the last name Feri. For the veterans among your Feri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feri lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Feri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Feri in 1966 was 88, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feri ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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