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Ferrary Family History

Ferrary 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: Ferrara, Ferraro, Ferrari, Ferrare, Ferrar, Ferry, Ferrera, Farrar

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Where is the Ferrary family from?

You can see how Ferrary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrary family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Ferrary families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrary's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ferrary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrary 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 Ferrary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrary. 34% of Ferrary men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Ferrary women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrary were Painter and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Ferrary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Ferrary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrary 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Ferrary. 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 94 military records available for the last name Ferrary. For the veterans among your Ferrary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ferrary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferrary in 1965 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrary 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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