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Ferbee Family History

Ferbee 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: Ferebee, Ferree, Ferber, Furbee, Felber, Forbes, Erber, Free, Furber

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Where is the Ferbee family from?

You can see how Ferbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferbee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ferbee families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferbee's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ferbee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferbee 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 Ferbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferbee. 54% of Ferbee men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Ferbee women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferbee were Farmer and General House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • House Painter
    16%
  • Plaster
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • General House Work
    20%

What Ferbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Ferbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferbee 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 Ferbee. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ferbee. For the veterans among your Ferbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferbee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ferbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ferbee in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferbee 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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