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Fery Family History

Fery 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: Dery, Ferry, Fey, Fry, Fero, Mery, Gery, Fern, Wery, Fera

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Where is the Fery family from?

You can see how Fery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fery families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fery 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 Fery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fery. 39% of Fery men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Fery women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fery were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fery 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Fery. 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 531 military records available for the last name Fery. For the veterans among your Fery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fery in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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