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Ferdo Family History

Ferdo 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: Fero, Ferro, Ferdon, Ferko, Ford, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Ferry, Cardo

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Where is the Ferdo family from?

You can see how Ferdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdo family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ferdo family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdo's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ferdo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdo 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 87 census records available for the last name Ferdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdo 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ferdo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ferdo. For the veterans among your Ferdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ferdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferdo in 1954 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdo 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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