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Ferrel Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Farrell . English: variant of Fairhall .

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


Similar surnames: Ferrell, Farrel, Terrel, Ferren, Herrel, Ferree, Ferrer, Ferre

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Where is the Ferrel family from?

You can see how Ferrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Ferrel families living in Tennessee. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ferrel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ferrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrel 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 Ferrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrel. 24% of Ferrel men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Ferrel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrel were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Ferrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Ferrel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ferrel. For the veterans among your Ferrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ferrel in 1948 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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