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Feris Family History

Feris Surname Meaning

see Ferris.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Feris family from?

You can see how Feris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Feris families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Feris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feris 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 Feris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feris. 100% of Feris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Feris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feris 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Feris. 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 280 military records available for the last name Feris. For the veterans among your Feris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feris lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Feris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feris in 1954 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feris 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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