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Ferrs Family History

Ferrs 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: Ferry, Ferro, Ferris, Ferra, Ferre, Ferri, Fears, Ferns, Berry, Terry

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Where is the Ferrs family from?

You can see how Ferrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferrs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ferrs family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrs's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ferrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrs 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 Ferrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrs. 100% of Ferrs 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 515 census records available for the last name Ferrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrs 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ferrs. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ferrs. For the veterans among your Ferrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrs lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Ferrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferrs in 1995 was 82, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrs 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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