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O'ferrel Family History

O'ferrel 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: Ferrel, O'farrell, Ferrer, Ferre, Ferren, Ferree, Fertel, Herrel

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Where is the O'ferrel family from?

You can see how O'ferrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'ferrel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 O'ferrel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded O'ferrel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of O'ferrel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name O'ferrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'ferrel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name O'ferrel. 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 4 military records available for the last name O'ferrel. For the veterans among your O'ferrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'ferrel lifespan?

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