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Ferren Family History

Ferren Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ferran itself a variant of Farrand.

Irish: variant of Farren or perhaps a shortened and altered form of McFerran.

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


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Where is the Ferren family from?

You can see how Ferren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Ferren families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ferren's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ferren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferren 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 Ferren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Institut were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ferren. 31% of Ferren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferren women worked as an Institut.

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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
    31%
  • Farmers Son
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Cultiv
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institut
    100%

What Ferren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ferren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferren 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Ferren. 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 Ferren. For the veterans among your Ferren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ferren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ferren in 1956 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferren 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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