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Ferira Family History

Ferira 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: Ferra, Feria, Serra, Ferry, Farina, Merida, Ferrera, Pereira, Ferraz

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Where is the Ferira family from?

You can see how Ferira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferira families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ferira's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferira 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 76 census records available for the last name Ferira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferira 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ferira. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ferira. For the veterans among your Ferira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferira lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Ferira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ferira in 1966 was 74, and 65 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferira 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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