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Ferte Family History

Ferte 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: Forte, Ferre, Berte, Fertel, Fuerte, Fette, Ferge, Force, Hertz

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Where is the Ferte family from?

You can see how Ferte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ferte families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ferte's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ferte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferte 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 Ferte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferte. 100% of Ferte men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ferte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Ferte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferte 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Ferte. 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 171 military records available for the last name Ferte. For the veterans among your Ferte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Ferte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ferte in 1962 was 77, and 66 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferte 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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