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Fertus Family History

Fertus 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: Fergus, Feltus, Fortun, Fertig, Ferris, Bartus, Fratus, Fertel

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Where is the Fertus family from?

You can see how Fertus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fertus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fertus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fertus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Fertus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fertus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fertus. For the veterans among your Fertus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertus lifespan?

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