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Ferenbaugh Family History

Ferenbaugh 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: Redenbaugh, Bedenbaugh, Defenbaugh, Firebaugh, Rodenbaugh, Keebaugh

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Where is the Ferenbaugh family from?

You can see how Ferenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ferenbaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferenbaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferenbaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferenbaugh 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 Ferenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ferenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Ferenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferenbaugh 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ferenbaugh. 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 455 military records available for the last name Ferenbaugh. For the veterans among your Ferenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ferenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ferenbaugh in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferenbaugh 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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