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Ferbish Family History

Ferbish 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: Furbish, Forbush, Ferris, Fabish, Gerrish, Furbush, Berish, Farrish

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Where is the Ferbish family from?

You can see how Ferbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferbish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferbish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ferbish family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferbish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferbish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferbish 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 79 census records available for the last name Ferbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferbish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ferbish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ferbish. For the veterans among your Ferbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferbish lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Ferbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ferbish in 1994 was 32, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferbish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferbish 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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