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Ferkinhoff Family History

Ferkinhoff 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: Kerkhoff, Steinhoff, Friedhoff, Eckhoff, Heithoff, Benninghoff

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Where is the Ferkinhoff family from?

You can see how Ferkinhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkinhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ferkinhoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferkinhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ferkinhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Ferkinhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkinhoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ferkinhoff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ferkinhoff. For the veterans among your Ferkinhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkinhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ferkinhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferkinhoff in 1968 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkinhoff 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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