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Ferrett Family History

Ferrett Surname Meaning

English (southern counties): from Middle English fer(r)et(t) furet ‘ferret’ (Old French fuiret furet literally ‘little thief’) either as a nickname for someone who resembled a ferret in some way or for a ferreter someone who hunts with ferrets (see Ferriter).

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


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Where is the Ferrett family from?

You can see how Ferrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Ferrett families living in Dorset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ferrett's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Ferrett families in 1891.
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What did your Ferrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferrett. 34% of Ferrett men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Ferrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrett were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Coal Porter
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Railway Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ferrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrett 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Ferrett. 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 615 military records available for the last name Ferrett. For the veterans among your Ferrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ferrett in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrett 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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