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Ferre Family History

Ferre Surname Meaning

French (Ferré): nickname from ferré ‘of iron’ i.e. ‘armed’.

French (southern; Ferré): variant of Ferrer.

Altered form of English Ferry.

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


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Where is the Ferre family from?

You can see how Ferre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ferre families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ferre's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ferre families in 1891.
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What did your Ferre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferre. 82% of Ferre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ferre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferre 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferre. 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 867 military records available for the last name Ferre. For the veterans among your Ferre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ferre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ferre in 1962 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferre 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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