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Ferdin Family History

Ferdin Surname Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

In some cases also Austrian or Slovenian and perhaps also Walloon or northern French:

from a short form of the personal name Ferdinand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferdin family from?

You can see how Ferdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferdin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ferdin families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ferdin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferdin families in 1891.
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What did your Ferdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferdin. 36% of Ferdin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Ferdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdin 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Ferdin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ferdin. For the veterans among your Ferdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ferdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ferdin in 1962 was 59, and 47 in 2004.

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