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Ferberg Family History

Ferberg 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: Forberg, Herberg, Ferber, Felber, Froberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg

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Where is the Ferberg family from?

You can see how Ferberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ferberg families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ferberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferberg 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 87 census records available for the last name Ferberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferberg 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ferberg. 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 Ferberg. For the veterans among your Ferberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferberg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferberg 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferberg

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