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Ferdie Family History

Ferdie 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: Fedie, Ferrie, Ferdig, Verdier, Ferrier, Geddie, Erie, Perdue, Verde

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Where is the Ferdie family from?

You can see how Ferdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ferdie families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Ferdie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferdie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdie 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 28 census records available for the last name Ferdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdie 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 Ferdie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ferdie. For the veterans among your Ferdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ferdie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferdie in 1966 was 61, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdie 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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