This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ferlly family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ferlly Family History

Ferlly 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: Fell, Berley, Ferry, Farley, Kelly, Fegely, Fenley, Verley, Feeley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ferlly family from?

You can see how Ferlly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ferlly families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ferlly family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferlly's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ferlly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ferlly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ferlly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ferlly

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Ferlly. 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.

View all Ferlly immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferlly. For the veterans among your Ferlly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ferlly military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ferlly family history

Discover More

What is the average Ferlly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferlly

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ferlly family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial