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Ferkin Family History

Ferkin 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: Forkin, Ferrin, Fermin, Perkin, Merkin, Gerkin, Berlin, Merlin

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Where is the Ferkin family from?

You can see how Ferkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Ferkin families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ferkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wolfrum Miner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferkin. 34% of Ferkin men worked as a Wolfrum Miner and 100% of Ferkin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wolfrum Miner
    34%
  • Barman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkin 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Ferkin. 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 146 military records available for the last name Ferkin. For the veterans among your Ferkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ferkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferkin in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkin 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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