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Ferbach Family History

Ferbach 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: Erbach, Fernbach, Urbach, Fahrbach, Ferch, Harbach, Orbach, Feeback

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Where is the Ferbach family from?

You can see how Ferbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ferbach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ferbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferbach 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 113 census records available for the last name Ferbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferbach 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ferbach. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ferbach. For the veterans among your Ferbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferbach lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Ferbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ferbach in 1975 was 64, and 70 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferbach 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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