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Ferring Family History

Ferring Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in West Sussex so named from the Old English personal name Fēra + -ingas ‘people of family of’ or ‘followers of’.

Probably an altered form of German Fehring.

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


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Where is the Ferring family from?

You can see how Ferring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ferring families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ferring's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ferring families in 1891.
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What did your Ferring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferring. 30% of Ferring men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Ferring women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferring were Accountant and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Cashier
    23%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ferring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferring 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Ferring. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferring. For the veterans among your Ferring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferring lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ferring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ferring in 1958 was 86, and 69 in 2004.

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