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Ferray Family History

Ferray 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: Ferry, Ferraz, Ferra, Ferran, Ferrar, Berry, Terry, Serra, Merry

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Where is the Ferray family from?

You can see how Ferray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferray family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ferray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferray families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferray's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ferray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferray 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 163 census records available for the last name Ferray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferray 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ferray. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ferray. For the veterans among your Ferray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferray lifespan?

Average Ferray life expectancy in 1986 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferray 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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