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Ferkovich Family History

Ferkovich 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: Perkovich, Berkovich, Yurkovich, Markovich, Jurkovich, Mirkovich

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Where is the Ferkovich family from?

You can see how Ferkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkovich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ferkovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ferkovich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferkovich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferkovich families in 1891.
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What did your Ferkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferkovich. 43% of Ferkovich men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Ferkovich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ferkovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Ferkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkovich 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ferkovich. 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 143 military records available for the last name Ferkovich. For the veterans among your Ferkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkovich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ferkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ferkovich in 1958 was 42, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferkovich 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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