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Ferryman Family History

Ferryman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English fer(ri)man ‘ferryman’ for someone who operates a ferry. See Ferry and Ferrier

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


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Where is the Ferryman family from?

You can see how Ferryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferryman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Ferryman families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ferryman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ferryman families in 1891.
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What did your Ferryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferryman. 100% of Ferryman 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Ferryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferryman 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Ferryman. 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 450 military records available for the last name Ferryman. For the veterans among your Ferryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferryman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ferryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ferryman in 1957 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferryman 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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