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Fers Family History

Fers 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: Fero, Fels, Fern, Fors, Fera, Ferg, Ferm, Ferst, Mers, Fears

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Where is the Fers family from?

You can see how Fers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fers family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fers 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 Fers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fers. 45% of Fers men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fers were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Fers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Fers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fers 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Fers. 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 Fers. For the veterans among your Fers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fers in 1968 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fers 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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