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Ferla Family History

Ferla 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: Perla, Ferra, Feria, Fera, Feola, Fella, Serra, Falla, Fell, Vela

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Where is the Ferla family from?

You can see how Ferla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ferla families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ferla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferla 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 Ferla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferla. 29% of Ferla men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ferla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferla were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Ferla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Ferla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferla 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Ferla. 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 197 military records available for the last name Ferla. For the veterans among your Ferla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ferla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ferla in 1961 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferla 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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