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Ferral Family History

Ferral Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from two places called Ferral in Pontevedra province (Galicia Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferral family from?

You can see how Ferral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferral family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferral families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ferral family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferral's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ferral families in 1891.
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What did your Ferral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferral. 43% of Ferral men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ferral women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferral 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Ferral. 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 204 military records available for the last name Ferral. For the veterans among your Ferral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferral lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ferral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ferral in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferral 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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