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Ferrill Family History

Ferrill Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farrell. English: variant of Fairhall.

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


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Where is the Ferrill family from?

You can see how Ferrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ferrill families living in Cornwall. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ferrill's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Ferrill families in 1891.
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What did your Ferrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrill. 100% of Ferrill 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Ferrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrill 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Ferrill. 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 Ferrill. For the veterans among your Ferrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferrill in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrill 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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