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Ferden Family History

Ferden 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: Ferren, Fergen, Ferdon, Werden, Derden, Jerden, Heiden, Harden

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Where is the Ferden family from?

You can see how Ferden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ferden families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ferden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferden 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 Ferden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferden. 65% of Ferden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferden women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Common Labor
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Ferden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferden 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ferden. 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 96 military records available for the last name Ferden. For the veterans among your Ferden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ferden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ferden in 1966 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferden 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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