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Ferdina Family History

Ferdina 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: Herdina, Ferdinand, Farina, Medina, Ferlita, Verdin, Sardina, Forcina

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Where is the Ferdina family from?

You can see how Ferdina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferdina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ferdina families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdina's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ferdina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdina 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 Ferdina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferdina. 100% of Ferdina men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ferdina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Ferdina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdina 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ferdina. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ferdina. For the veterans among your Ferdina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdina lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ferdina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferdina in 1961 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferdina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdina 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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