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Ferlas Family History

Ferlas 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: Barlas, Perla, Farkas, Fergus, Frias, Bellas, Ferraz, Ferland, Zervas

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Where is the Ferlas family from?

You can see how Ferlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ferlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferlas families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferlas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ferlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlas 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 131 census records available for the last name Ferlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlas 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ferlas. 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 146 military records available for the last name Ferlas. For the veterans among your Ferlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Ferlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ferlas in 1973 was 77, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlas 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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