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Ferhan Family History

Ferhan 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: Forhan, Ferran, Feehan, Ferman, German, Verran, Derham, Forman

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Where is the Ferhan family from?

You can see how Ferhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ferhan family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferhan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ferhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferhan 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 81 census records available for the last name Ferhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferhan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ferhan. 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 Ferhan. For the veterans among your Ferhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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