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Ferol Family History

Ferol 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: Fero, Herod, Heron, Fell, Mero, Krol, Gero, Leroy, Ferry, Pero

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Where is the Ferol family from?

You can see how Ferol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferol families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Ferol families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ferol's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Ferol families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferol 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 91 census records available for the last name Ferol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferol 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ferol. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ferol. For the veterans among your Ferol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferol lifespan?

Average Ferol life expectancy in 1996 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferol 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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