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Ferbet Family History

Ferbet 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: Feret, Ferber, Herbst, Felber, Forbes, Herbert, Erber, Furber, Foret

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Where is the Ferbet family from?

You can see how Ferbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferbet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferbet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ferbet family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferbet's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ferbet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferbet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ferbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferbet 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ferbet. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ferbet. For the veterans among your Ferbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferbet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ferbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ferbet in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferbet 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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