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Ferriss Family History

Ferriss Surname Meaning

Irish Scottish or English: variant of Ferris.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferriss family from?

You can see how Ferriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferriss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Ferriss families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ferriss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferriss families in 1911.
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What did your Ferriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ferriss. 74% of Ferriss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferriss women worked as an At Home.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    100%

What Ferriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ferriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferriss 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Ferriss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferriss. For the veterans among your Ferriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferriss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ferriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ferriss in 1962 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferriss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferriss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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