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Ferlan Family History

Ferlan 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: Ferland, Furlan, Ferran, Herlan, Felan, Ferman, German, Berlin

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Where is the Ferlan family from?

You can see how Ferlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferlan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ferlan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferlan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ferlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlan 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 Ferlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferlan. 60% of Ferlan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ferlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Ferlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlan 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Ferlan. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ferlan. For the veterans among your Ferlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ferlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ferlan in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlan 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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