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Ferm Family History

Ferm Surname Meaning

Swedish: soldier's name from färm ‘prompt’ ‘ready’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferm family from?

You can see how Ferm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Ferm families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ferm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferm families in 1891.
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What did your Ferm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferm. 100% of Ferm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ferm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferm. 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 891 military records available for the last name Ferm. For the veterans among your Ferm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ferm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferm in 1958 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferm 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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