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Ferior Family History

Ferior 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: Prior, Ferrier, Senior, Ferron, Vernor, Fero, Ferro, Ferger, Serio

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Where is the Ferior family from?

You can see how Ferior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferior family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Ferior families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferior's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ferior families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ferior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferior 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 immigration records available for the last name Ferior. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ferior. For the veterans among your Ferior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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