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Ferian Family History

Ferian 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: Yerian, Ferran, Feria, Derian, Ferman, German, Adrian, Verran, Forman

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Where is the Ferian family from?

You can see how Ferian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ferian family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferian's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ferian families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferian 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 Ferian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferian. 100% of Ferian men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ferian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Ferian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferian 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ferian. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ferian. For the veterans among your Ferian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Ferian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ferian in 1975 was 55, and 66 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferian 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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