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Fertaw Family History

Fertaw 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: Furtaw, Fertal, Ferraz, Fertig, Berta, Festa, Bercaw, Versaw, Ferra

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Where is the Fertaw family from?

You can see how Fertaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fertaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fertaw families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fertaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fertaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fertaw 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 91 census records available for the last name Fertaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fertaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fertaw. For the veterans among your Fertaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertaw lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1980, in the United States, Fertaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fertaw in 1948 was 42, and 78 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fertaw 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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