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Ferschneider Family History

Ferschneider 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: Bergschneider, Schneider, Reifschneider, Bretschneider, Schneier

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Where is the Ferschneider family from?

You can see how Ferschneider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferschneider family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferschneider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ferschneider families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ferschneider's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ferschneider families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Ferschneider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferschneider 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ferschneider. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ferschneider. For the veterans among your Ferschneider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferschneider lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Ferschneider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ferschneider in 1975 was 82, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferschneider 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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