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Ferryn Family History

Ferryn Surname 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: Ferry, Ferron, Ferrin, Ferren, Ferran, Berry, Terry, Merry, Farren

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Where is the Ferryn family from?

You can see how Ferryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferryn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ferryn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferryn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ferryn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferryn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Ferryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferryn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ferryn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ferryn. For the veterans among your Ferryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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