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Ferlise Family History

Ferlise 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: Ferlita, Ferris, Fraise, Felice, Derise, Cerise, Delise, Ferlito

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Where is the Ferlise family from?

You can see how Ferlise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferlise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Ferlise families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferlise's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ferlise families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlise 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 Ferlise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferlise. 50% of Ferlise men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ferlise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Ferlise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlise 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ferlise. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ferlise. For the veterans among your Ferlise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlise lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ferlise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ferlise in 1965 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferlise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlise 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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