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Ferling Family History

Ferling 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: Herling, Werling, Fehling, Ferring, Berling, Erling, Gerling, Felling

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Where is the Ferling family from?

You can see how Ferling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ferling families living in Dorset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ferling's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Ferling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferling 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 Ferling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferling. 50% of Ferling men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ferling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferling were Labor and Student Nurse.

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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%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Ferling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferling 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Ferling. 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 493 military records available for the last name Ferling. For the veterans among your Ferling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ferling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ferling in 1964 was 30, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferling 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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