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Ferrington Family History

Ferrington Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire): variant of Farrington.

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


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Where is the Ferrington family from?

You can see how Ferrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Ferrington families living in Shropshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ferrington's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ferrington families in 1891.
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What did your Ferrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferrington. 34% of Ferrington men worked as a Butchers Assistant and 76% of Ferrington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrington were Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Butchers Assistant
    34%
  • Transport Driver
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ferrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrington 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Ferrington. 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 654 military records available for the last name Ferrington. For the veterans among your Ferrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrington lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferrington in 1961 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrington 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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