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Ferina Family History

Ferina 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: Farina, Feria, Cerino, Merida, Regina, Fearing, Fehring, Merin, Cerna

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Where is the Ferina family from?

You can see how Ferina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ferina families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ferina's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ferina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferina 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 Ferina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferina. 32% of Ferina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ferina women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Coal Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ferina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferina 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Ferina. 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 243 military records available for the last name Ferina. For the veterans among your Ferina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ferina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferina in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferina 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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