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Ferance Family History

Ferance 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: France, Ference, Franco, Franca, Franc, Franze, Feraco, Terrance

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Where is the Ferance family from?

You can see how Ferance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferance family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ferance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ferance family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferance's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ferance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferance 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 Ferance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferance. 50% of Ferance men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ferance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Ferance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferance 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ferance. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ferance. For the veterans among your Ferance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferance lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ferance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferance in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferance 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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