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Ferjus Family History

Ferjus 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: Fergus, Fejes, Ferris, Forbus, Feltus, Firkus, Serbus, Ferns, Ternus

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Where is the Ferjus family from?

You can see how Ferjus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferjus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferjus families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ferjus family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferjus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ferjus families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ferjus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferjus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ferjus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ferjus. For the veterans among your Ferjus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferjus lifespan?

Average Ferjus life expectancy in 1994 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferjus 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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