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Ferington Family History

Ferington 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: Herington, Derington, Ferrington, Henington, Farrington, Herrington

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Where is the Ferington family from?

You can see how Ferington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ferington families living in Shropshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ferington's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ferington families in 1891.
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What did your Ferington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferington. 58% of Ferington men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferington women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ferington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Ferington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferington 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ferington. 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 96 military records available for the last name Ferington. For the veterans among your Ferington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferington lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ferington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferington in 1968 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferington 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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