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Ferking Family History

Ferking 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: Ferring, Werking, Frerking, Herring, Firkins, Fearing, Fehring

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Where is the Ferking family from?

You can see how Ferking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferking family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferking's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferking families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferking 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 85 census records available for the last name Ferking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferking 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ferking. 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 Ferking. For the veterans among your Ferking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferking lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Ferking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferking in 1998 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferking 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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