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Ferrow Family History

Ferrow Surname Meaning

see Farrar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ferrow family from?

You can see how Ferrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ferrow families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ferrow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferrow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrow 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 Ferrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferrow. 100% of Ferrow women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ferrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrow 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Ferrow. 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 82 military records available for the last name Ferrow. For the veterans among your Ferrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ferrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ferrow in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrow 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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