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Ferell Family History

Ferell 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: Ferrell, Fewell, Fennell, Fell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Orrell

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Where is the Ferell family from?

You can see how Ferell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ferell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ferell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferell 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 Ferell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferell. 28% of Ferell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ferell women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferell were Operator and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ferell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferell 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ferell. 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 186 military records available for the last name Ferell. For the veterans among your Ferell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ferell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ferell in 1966 was 53, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferell 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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