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Ferrin Family History

Ferrin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Ferron 3 or a shortened form of McFerrin. Also compare with Farren. English: variant of Ferron.

Spanish (Ferrín): from a derivative of ferro ‘iron’. Italian: dialect variant of Ferrino a diminutive of Ferro.

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


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You can see how Ferrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ferrin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ferrin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ferrin families in 1891.
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What did your Ferrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrin. 100% of Ferrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferrin. 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 Ferrin. For the veterans among your Ferrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ferrin in 1950 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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