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Ferriell Family History

Ferriell Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Ferriell family from?

You can see how Ferriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferriell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferriell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ferriell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ferriell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ferriell families in 1891.
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What did your Ferriell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferriell. 100% of Ferriell women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Ferriell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Ferriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferriell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ferriell. 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 221 military records available for the last name Ferriell. For the veterans among your Ferriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferriell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ferriell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferriell in 1947 was 22, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferriell 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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