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Fershing Family History

Fershing 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: Pershing, Farthing, Ferring, Persing, Felsing, Kersting, Herring

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Where is the Fershing family from?

You can see how Fershing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fershing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fershing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fershing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fershing families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Fershing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fershing 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fershing. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fershing. For the veterans among your Fershing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fershing lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Fershing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fershing in 1975 was 82, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fershing 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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