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Ferderber Family History

Ferderber 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: Verderber, Ferderer, Federer, Ferrier, Ferebee, Ferrer, Lederer

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Where is the Ferderber family from?

You can see how Ferderber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferderber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferderber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ferderber family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferderber's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ferderber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferderber 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 Ferderber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repairer and Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferderber. 25% of Ferderber men worked as a Shoe Repairer and 50% of Ferderber women worked as a Grocery Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferderber were Craneman and Maid.

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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

  • Shoe Repairer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Craneman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Ferderber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Ferderber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferderber 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ferderber. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ferderber. For the veterans among your Ferderber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferderber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ferderber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ferderber in 1966 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferderber 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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