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Ferland Family History

Ferland Surname Meaning

French: metathesized form of Freland from the ancient Germanic personal name Fridland composed of the elements frid ‘peace’ and land ‘land’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferland family from?

You can see how Ferland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Ferland families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ferland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferland 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 Ferland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferland. 21% of Ferland men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Ferland women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferland were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Ferland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Ferland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferland. For the veterans among your Ferland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ferland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferland in 1956 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferland 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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