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Ferdman Family History

Ferdman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a coachman from Yiddish ferd ‘horse’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Ferdman family from?

You can see how Ferdman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferdman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ferdman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ferdman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ferdman families in 1891.
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What did your Ferdman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferdman. 100% of Ferdman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferdman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdman 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Ferdman. 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 150 military records available for the last name Ferdman. For the veterans among your Ferdman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ferdman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ferdman in 1951 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdman 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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