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Ferritor Family History

Ferritor Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ferriter, Ferrier, Cerrito, Territo, Ferlito, Gerrior, Farrior

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Where is the Ferritor family from?

You can see how Ferritor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferritor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferritor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ferritor families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ferritor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferritor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferritor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferritor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferritor. 63% of Ferritor men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farmers Son
    38%

What Ferritor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Ferritor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferritor 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ferritor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ferritor. For the veterans among your Ferritor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferritor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Ferritor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ferritor in 1965 was 60, and 63 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferritor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferritor 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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