Ferrin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Irish surname Ferrin is an Anglicization of a few different Gaelic names, such as "Ó Faracháin," "Ó Fearáin," and "Ó Forannáin." Early Origins of the Ferrin familyThe surname Ferrin was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel. Early History of the Ferrin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ferrin research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ferrin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ferrin Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Ferrin family name. Variations found include Fearon, Feron, Feran, Farren and others. Early Notables of the Ferrin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ferrin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ferrin RankingIn the United States, the name Ferrin is the 9,576th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Ferrin: Ferrin Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
Ferrin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Ferrin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ferrin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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