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Ferlich Family History

Ferlich 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: Gerlich, Perlich, Erlich, Freilich, Felch, Fenrich, Belich, Redlich

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Where is the Ferlich family from?

You can see how Ferlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferlich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Ferlich families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferlich's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ferlich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlich 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 97 census records available for the last name Ferlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlich 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ferlich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ferlich. For the veterans among your Ferlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlich lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Ferlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ferlich in 1978 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlich 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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