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Ferrah Family History

Ferrah 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: Ferraz, Ferra, Ferran, Farrah, Ferrar, Serra, Verran, Ferry, Farrar

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Where is the Ferrah family from?

You can see how Ferrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ferrah families living in Northumberland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ferrah's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ferrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrah 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 Ferrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrah. 100% of Ferrah 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 Ferrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Ferrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrah 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ferrah. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ferrah. For the veterans among your Ferrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrah lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Ferrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ferrah in 1968 was 83, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrah 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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