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Ferme Family History

Ferme 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: Ferre, Ferm, Ferge, Farmer, Force, Berke, Hermes, Jerome, Ferry

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Where is the Ferme family from?

You can see how Ferme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferme families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Ferme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferme 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 Ferme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferme. 100% of Ferme women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Ferme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Ferme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferme 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Ferme. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ferme. For the veterans among your Ferme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferme lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ferme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ferme in 1970 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferme 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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