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Fermby Family History

Fermby 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: Formby, Ferry, Furby, Hemby, Nerby, Fermin, Fomby, Demby, Ferm

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Where is the Fermby family from?

You can see how Fermby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermby family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fermby family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fermby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fermby families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermby 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 15 census records available for the last name Fermby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fermby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fermby. For the veterans among your Fermby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermby 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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