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Ferby Family History

Ferby 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: Ferry, Furby, Nerby, Derby, Kerby, Zerby, Yerby, Erby, Darby, Berry

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Where is the Ferby family from?

You can see how Ferby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Ferby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ferby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ferby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferby 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 Ferby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (mexed) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferby. 100% of Ferby men worked as a Farmer (mexed) and 100% of Ferby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (mexed)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ferby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferby 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Ferby. 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 183 military records available for the last name Ferby. For the veterans among your Ferby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ferby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ferby in 1960 was 50, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferby 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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