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Ferrands Family History

Ferrands 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: Ferrando, Ferrand, Fernando, Farrand, Ferland, Fernandes, Ferran

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Where is the Ferrands family from?

You can see how Ferrands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrands family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ferrands family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrands's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ferrands families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrands 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 60 census records available for the last name Ferrands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrands 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ferrands. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ferrands. For the veterans among your Ferrands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrands lifespan?

Average Ferrands life expectancy in 1981 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrands 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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