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Ferdais Family History

Ferdais 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: Ferris, Gervais, Ferraris, Servais, Ferdig, Germain, Rais, Cerda

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdais 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 Ferdais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferdais. 50% of Ferdais men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Ferdais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdais 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ferdais. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferdais. For the veterans among your Ferdais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdais lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Ferdais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferdais in 1991 was 90, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdais 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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