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Ferreter Family History

Ferreter 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: Ferriter, Ferrier, Ferrer, Ferrett, Ferree, Forrester, Ferretti

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Where is the Ferreter family from?

You can see how Ferreter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferreter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferreter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ferreter families living in Tennessee. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ferreter's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferreter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferreter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferreter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferreter. 50% of Ferreter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Ferreter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Ferreter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferreter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ferreter. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ferreter. For the veterans among your Ferreter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferreter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ferreter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferreter in 1969 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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