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Fershee Family History

Fershee 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: Forshee, Hershey, Ferebee, Fooshee, Ferree, Felsher, Forsee, Gershen

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Where is the Fershee family from?

You can see how Fershee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fershee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fershee families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fershee's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fershee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fershee 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 117 census records available for the last name Fershee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fershee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fershee. 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 54 military records available for the last name Fershee. For the veterans among your Fershee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fershee lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1988, in the United States, Fershee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fershee in 1949 was 48, and 93 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fershee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fershee 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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