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Ferreria Family History

Ferreria Surname Meaning

Portuguese, Galician, and Asturian-Leonese (Ferrería): habitational name from any of the places called Ferrería meaning ‘forge’.

It originates from the Latin term ferraria.

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


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Where is the Ferreria family from?

You can see how Ferreria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferreria family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferreria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ferreria families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferreria's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ferreria families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferreria 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 Ferreria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferreria. 37% of Ferreria men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ferreria women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferreria were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Longshoreman
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Spinner
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Ferreria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferreria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferreria 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Ferreria. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ferreria. For the veterans among your Ferreria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferreria lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ferreria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ferreria in 1962 was 81, and 1 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferreria 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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