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Ferrall Family History

Ferrall Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farrell from Ó Fearghail. English: variant of Fairhall.

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


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Where is the Ferrall family from?

You can see how Ferrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ferrall families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferrall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrall 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 Ferrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrall. 18% of Ferrall men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ferrall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrall were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Ferrall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ferrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrall 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Ferrall. 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 990 military records available for the last name Ferrall. For the veterans among your Ferrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferrall in 1957 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrall 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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