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Ferbank Family History

Ferbank 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: Frank, Ferland, Feeback, Ferrand, Fairbank, Burbank, Ferran, Serban

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Where is the Ferbank family from?

You can see how Ferbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferbank family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ferbank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ferbank families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ferbank's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ferbank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferbank 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 Ferbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferbank. 100% of Ferbank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferbank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ferbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferbank 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ferbank. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ferbank. For the veterans among your Ferbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferbank lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Ferbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ferbank in 1969 was 83, and 64 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferbank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferbank 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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