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Ferleman Family History

Ferleman 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: Gerleman, Freeman, Elleman, Feeman, Fehlman, Felman, Harleman

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Where is the Ferleman family from?

You can see how Ferleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ferleman families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ferleman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ferleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferleman 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 Ferleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferleman. 50% of Ferleman men worked as a Meat Cutter and 100% of Ferleman women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ferleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Ferleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferleman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ferleman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Ferleman. For the veterans among your Ferleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferleman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Ferleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ferleman in 1961 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferleman 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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