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Ferri Family History

Ferri Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ferro. English and Scottish: variant of Ferry.

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


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Where is the Ferri family from?

You can see how Ferri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ferri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ferri families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ferri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferri 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 Ferri ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Metal Machst Centre Lathe and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferri. 100% of Ferri men worked as a Metal Machst Centre Lathe and 100% of Ferri 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Metal Machst Centre Lathe
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ferri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferri 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferri. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ferri. For the veterans among your Ferri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferri lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ferri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferri in 1943 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferri 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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