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Ferlin Family History

Ferlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Fellin, Perlin, Ferrin, Fermin, Kerlin

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Where is the Ferlin family from?

You can see how Ferlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ferlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ferlin families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferlin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ferlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferlin 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 Ferlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferlin. 32% of Ferlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ferlin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ferlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlin 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Ferlin. 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 239 military records available for the last name Ferlin. For the veterans among your Ferlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ferlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferlin in 1958 was 72, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlin 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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