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Ferra Family History

Ferra Surname Meaning

Catalan (Ferrà): variant of Ferran.

Italian (southern): possibly a habitational name from Ferla in Siracusa province.

Italian (southern): possibly a female variant of Ferro.

Portuguese: probably from a derivative of ferrar ‘to shoe’ (animals).

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


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You can see how Ferra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Ferra families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ferra's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ferra families in 1891.
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What did your Ferra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferra. 100% of Ferra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ferra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferra 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 Ferra. 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 551 military records available for the last name Ferra. For the veterans among your Ferra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ferra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ferra in 1961 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferra 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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