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Ferencak Family History

Ferencak 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: Ference, Ferenc, Ferencz, Franca, Merenda, Ferrick, Zelenak, Fereday

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Where is the Ferencak family from?

You can see how Ferencak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferencak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferencak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ferencak families living in Essex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ferencak's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ferencak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferencak 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 Ferencak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferencak. 60% of Ferencak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Steel Worker
    40%

What Ferencak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Ferencak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferencak 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Ferencak. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ferencak. For the veterans among your Ferencak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferencak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ferencak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferencak in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferencak 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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