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Ferels Family History

Ferels 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: Frels, Fergus, Fegely, Peres, Fejes, Perel, Ferris, Fels, Fedele

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Where is the Ferels family from?

You can see how Ferels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferels families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Ferels families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferels's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Ferels families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferels 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 42 census records available for the last name Ferels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferels 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ferels. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ferels. For the veterans among your Ferels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferels lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Ferels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ferels in 1973 was 79, and 43 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferels 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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