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Ferriott Family History

Ferriott 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: Herriott, Merriott, Merritt, Ferriola, Derricott, Ferrett, Garriott

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Where is the Ferriott family from?

You can see how Ferriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferriott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferriott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ferriott families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferriott's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ferriott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferriott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferriott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferriott. 100% of Ferriott men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ferriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferriott 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ferriott. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ferriott. For the veterans among your Ferriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferriott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Ferriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ferriott in 1963 was 50, and 11 in 1995.

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