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Ferrat Family History

Ferrat 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, Ferrar, Serra, Verran, Ferry, Serrato, Farhat

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Where is the Ferrat family from?

You can see how Ferrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferrat families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Ferrat families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferrat's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Ferrat families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrat 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 145 census records available for the last name Ferrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrat 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Ferrat. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ferrat. For the veterans among your Ferrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferrat in 1964 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrat 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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