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Ferkis Family History

Ferkis 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: Ferris, Farkas, Fergus, Firkins, Berkes, Fertig, Forkin, Farris

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Where is the Ferkis family from?

You can see how Ferkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferkis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferkis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ferkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ferkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ferkis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ferkis. For the veterans among your Ferkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1987, in the United States, Ferkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ferkis in 1986 was 87, and 61 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkis 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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