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Ferriel Family History

Ferriel 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: Ferrier, Ferries, Ferrie, Ferrel, Ferrill, Ferriell, Perrier

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Where is the Ferriel family from?

You can see how Ferriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferriel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ferriel families living in Tennessee. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ferriel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ferriel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferriel 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 Ferriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferriel. 40% of Ferriel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ferriel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferriel were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Ferriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferriel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ferriel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ferriel. For the veterans among your Ferriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferriel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ferriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferriel in 1963 was 48, and 43 in 2004.

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