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Ferits Family History

Ferits 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: Fries, Verity, Fergus, Frias, Ferlita, Ferris, Fruits, Ferries

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Where is the Ferits family from?

You can see how Ferits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferits family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ferits families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ferits families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferits's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ferits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ferits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferits 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ferits. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferits. For the veterans among your Ferits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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