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Ferret Family History

Ferret Name Meaning

see Ferrett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ferrer, Ferre, Ferren, Ferrett, Ferree, Perret, Feret, Verret, Ferrel

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Where is the Ferret family from?

You can see how Ferret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ferret family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferret's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferret families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mechanical Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferret. 100% of Ferret men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ferret women worked as a Mechanical Hand. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanical Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferret 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Ferret. 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 179 military records available for the last name Ferret. For the veterans among your Ferret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferret lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ferret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferret in 1962 was 64, and 96 in 2004.

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