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Ferkins Family History

Ferkins 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: Firkins, Perkins, Felkins, Jerkins, Filkins, Forkin, Ferris, Burkins

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Where is the Ferkins family from?

You can see how Ferkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferkins families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ferkins families living in Wiltshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferkins's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Ferkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferkins 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 Ferkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferkins. 80% of Ferkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Wife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkins 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Ferkins. 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 339 military records available for the last name Ferkins. For the veterans among your Ferkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ferkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ferkins in 1957 was 31, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkins 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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