Origins of the Ferriday surname
About the Ferridays
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Interesting facts about Ferriday
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ferriday surname. The oldest one dates back to 1666.
Who were Ferridays most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Ferridays.
What are the most common Ferriday first names?
John
William
Sarah
Mary
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Common jobs for Ferridays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ferridays in 1921
General Servant Domestic
14
Domestic Servant
10
At Home
8
Dressmaker
7
General Servant
7
Common male occupations for Ferridays in 1921
Coal Miner
43
Collier
12
Railway Clerk
10
Miner
9
Coal Miner Hewer
7
