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Ferg Family History

Ferg Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a ferryman Middle High German verje verge.

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


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Where is the Ferg family from?

You can see how Ferg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ferg families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ferg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferg families in 1891.
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What did your Ferg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferg. 32% of Ferg men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ferg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferg were Mill Hand and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Mill Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Hosiery
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Ferg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ferg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferg 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Ferg. 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 772 military records available for the last name Ferg. For the veterans among your Ferg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ferg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ferg in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferg 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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