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Ferma Family History

Ferma 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: Ferra, Feria, Fera, Lerma, Ferm, Ferman, Verma, German, Serra, Forman

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Where is the Ferma family from?

You can see how Ferma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ferma family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferma's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ferma families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferma 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 186 census records available for the last name Ferma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferma 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ferma. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ferma. For the veterans among your Ferma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferma lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Ferma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ferma in 1976 was 72, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferma 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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