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Ferras Family History

Ferras 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: Ferraz, Ferris, Perras, Ferra, Ferran, Ferrar, Serra, Arras, Verran

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Where is the Ferras family from?

You can see how Ferras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferras families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ferras families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferras 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 Ferras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferras. 75% of Ferras men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ferras women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferras were Tailor and New Worker.

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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
    75%
  • Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Ferras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Ferras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferras 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Ferras. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ferras. For the veterans among your Ferras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferras lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ferras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferras in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferras 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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