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Ferlo Family History

Ferlo 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: Merlo, Fero, Ferro, Ferko, Fell, Mero, Bello, Cerro, Gero, Ferry

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Where is the Ferlo family from?

You can see how Ferlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ferlo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferlo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferlo. 100% of Ferlo men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Ferlo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Ferlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlo 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ferlo. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ferlo. For the veterans among your Ferlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ferlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ferlo in 1966 was 92, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlo 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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