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Ferket Family History

Ferket 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: Feret, Kerker, Berke, Berkes, Berkey, Foret, Perkes, Vernet, Ferger

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Where is the Ferket family from?

You can see how Ferket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferket family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferket family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferket's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferket families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferket 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 67 census records available for the last name Ferket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferket 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ferket. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ferket. For the veterans among your Ferket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferket lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Ferket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ferket in 1982 was 93, and 76 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferket 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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