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Ferrater Family History

Ferrater 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: Ferriter, Ferrier, Frater, Ferrer, Ferrante, Ferrare, Ferster, Ferrar

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Where is the Ferrater family from?

You can see how Ferrater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrater family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferrater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ferrater family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferrater's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ferrater families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrater 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 23 census records available for the last name Ferrater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrater 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ferrater. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ferrater. For the veterans among your Ferrater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrater lifespan?

Average Ferrater life expectancy in 1991 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrater 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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