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Ferkerson Family History

Ferkerson 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: Fergerson, Fenderson, Fulkerson, Bergerson, Eckerson, Frierson

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Where is the Ferkerson family from?

You can see how Ferkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferkerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ferkerson family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferkerson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ferkerson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ferkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkerson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ferkerson. 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 military records available for the last name Ferkerson. For the veterans among your Ferkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkerson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferkerson

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