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Ferrent Family History

Ferrent 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, Ferrett, Forrest, Farren, Current, Herren, Ferrera, Berrett

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Where is the Ferrent family from?

You can see how Ferrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferrent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ferrent families living in Rhode Island. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ferrent's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Ferrent families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Ferrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrent 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ferrent. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ferrent. For the veterans among your Ferrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Ferrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ferrent in 1962 was 57, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrent 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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