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Ferdinandsen Family History

Ferdinandsen 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: Ferdinand, Fernandez, Fernandes, Frandsen, Hernandez, Fernando

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Where is the Ferdinandsen family from?

You can see how Ferdinandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdinandsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferdinandsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ferdinandsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdinandsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ferdinandsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdinandsen 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 Ferdinandsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferdinandsen. 50% of Ferdinandsen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ferdinandsen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ferdinandsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Ferdinandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdinandsen 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Ferdinandsen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Ferdinandsen. For the veterans among your Ferdinandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdinandsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ferdinandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferdinandsen in 1964 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferdinandsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdinandsen 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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