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Ferez Family History

Ferez Name 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: Jerez, Perez, Ferenz, Feret, Hertz, Kertz, Ferry, Terek, Frew, Free

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Where is the Ferez family from?

You can see how Ferez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ferez families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ferez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferez. 59% of Ferez men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Ferez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferez 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Ferez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Ferez. For the veterans among your Ferez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ferez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferez in 1968 was 57, and 93 in 2001.

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