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Ferer Family History

Ferer 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: Feuer, Feher, Ferger, Feder, Feger, Ferrer, Forer, Feurer, Furer

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Where is the Ferer family from?

You can see how Ferer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ferer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ferer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferer 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 Ferer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferer. 100% of Ferer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferer 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Ferer. 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 332 military records available for the last name Ferer. For the veterans among your Ferer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ferer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferer in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferer 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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