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Ferriell Family History

Ferriell Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Worrell, Hurrell, Coriell, Verrier, Ferrel, Verrill, Perriello

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Where is the Ferriell family from?

You can see how Ferriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferriell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferriell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ferriell families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ferriell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ferriell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferriell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferriell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferriell. 32% of Ferriell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Assembler
    11%
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What Ferriell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Ferriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferriell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ferriell. 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 221 military records available for the last name Ferriell. For the veterans among your Ferriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferriell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ferriell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferriell in 1947 was 22, and 66 in 2004.

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