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Ferkel Family History

Ferkel 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: Merkel, Fertel, Perkel, Berkel, Felkel, Zerkel, Ferrel, Kerker

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Where is the Ferkel family from?

You can see how Ferkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ferkel families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferkel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ferkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferkel 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 Ferkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferkel. 18% of Ferkel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ferkel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferkel were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Ferkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkel 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Ferkel. 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 404 military records available for the last name Ferkel. For the veterans among your Ferkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Ferkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferkel in 1946 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkel 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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