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Ferdyn Family History

Ferdyn 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: Ferdon, Ferry, Verdun, Ferron, Verdin, Ferrin, Fern, Persyn, Ferren

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Where is the Ferdyn family from?

You can see how Ferdyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferdyn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ferdyn family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdyn's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Ferdyn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdyn 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 50 census records available for the last name Ferdyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ferdyn. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ferdyn. For the veterans among your Ferdyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ferdyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ferdyn in 1967 was 85, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdyn 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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