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Ferl Family History

Ferl 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: Fell, Feil, Perl, Fero, Fehl, Fern, Gerl, Berl, Kerl, Merl

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Where is the Ferl family from?

You can see how Ferl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Ferl families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferl's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ferl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Ferl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferl. 45% of Ferl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Ferl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Ferl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferl 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ferl. 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 370 military records available for the last name Ferl. For the veterans among your Ferl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ferl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ferl in 1966 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferl 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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