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Ferat Family History

Ferat 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: Fera, Feret, Ferst, Fort, Ferry, Neat, Bera, Sera, Herdt, Farhat

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Where is the Ferat family from?

You can see how Ferat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ferat family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferat's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ferat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferat 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 155 census records available for the last name Ferat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferat 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Ferat. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ferat. For the veterans among your Ferat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ferat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferat in 1967 was 81, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferat 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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