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Ferks Family History

Ferks 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: Ferko, Berks, Yerks, Derks, Perks, Ferns, Berke, Berk, Ferry, Farkas

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Where is the Ferks family from?

You can see how Ferks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferks families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ferks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferks 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 Ferks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferks. 50% of Ferks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferks women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Brakeman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ferks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Ferks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferks 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ferks. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ferks. For the veterans among your Ferks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Ferks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ferks in 1969 was 84, and 59 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferks 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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