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February Family History

February Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ferry, Ferrara, Ferraro, Frary, Ferrari, Ferrare, Ferrar, Feury

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Where is the February family from?

You can see how February families moved over time by selecting different census years. The February family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most February families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 February family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded February's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of February families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the February surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your February ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named February. 100% of February men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What February family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name February. Like a window into their day-to-day life, February 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 47 immigration records available for the last name February. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name February. For the veterans among your February ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average February lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, February life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for February in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for February

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your February ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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