Fer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Fer family

The surname Fer was first found in Brittany, originally Armorica in ancient times, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dol and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Fer family

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Fer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fer, Dufer, Ferraille, Féraille, Fera, Ferras, Ferrat, Ferrail, Férail, Ferrasse, Ferrarson and many more.

Early Notables of the Fer family

Nicolas de Fer (1646-1720), a French cartographer, geographer, engraver and publisher with over 600 maps and atlases to his credit

Fer Ranking

France, the name Fer is the 5,414^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Fer migration to the United States +

Fer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Francois Fer, who settled in Louisiana in 1720
Joh Bernhart Fer, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1746

Fer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eugene A. Fer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1817

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/