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Ferrens Family History

Ferrens 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: Ferren, Farrens, Farren, Terres, Herren, Ferrera, Torrens, Serres

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Where is the Ferrens family from?

You can see how Ferrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ferrens families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ferrens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ferrens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrens 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 Ferrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferrens. 100% of Ferrens men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Ferrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrens 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ferrens. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ferrens. For the veterans among your Ferrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ferrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ferrens in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrens 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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