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Origins of the Ferreday surname

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About the Ferredays

We have a total number of 343 records for people with the last name Ferreday.

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Where do most Ferredays live?

In 1921, most Ferredays lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Ferredays

How common is your surname?

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We have 330 records for the Ferreday surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Ferredays most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ferreday first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Ferredays

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ferredays in 1921
Laundress

2

Servant

2

Annuitant

1

Char Woman

1

Coal Miners Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Ferredays in 1921
Coal Miner

6

Coal Miner Hewer

6

Bricklayer

2

Carpenter

2

Errand Boy

2

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