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Fershman Family History

Fershman 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: Hershman, Gershman, Frohman, Mersman, Forsman, Gerstman, Ferdman

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Where is the Fershman family from?

You can see how Fershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fershman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Fershman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fershman family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fershman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fershman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fershman 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 Fershman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fershman. 100% of Fershman women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Fershman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Fershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fershman 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 Fershman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fershman. For the veterans among your Fershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fershman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Fershman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fershman in 1976 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fershman 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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