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Ferros Family History

Ferros 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: Ferron, Ferro, Ferris, Fierros, Cerro, Ferry, Perron, Terres, Fergus

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Where is the Ferros family from?

You can see how Ferros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferros family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferros families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ferros families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ferros's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ferros families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferros ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Kitchen Man
    50%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Ferros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferros 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ferros. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ferros. For the veterans among your Ferros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferros lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Ferros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferros in 1975 was 64, and 43 in 2001.

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