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Fersht Family History

Fersht 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: Ferst, Ferch, Feucht, Furst, Forst, Fersch, Feist, Gerst, Fecht

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Where is the Fersht family from?

You can see how Fersht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fersht families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fersht families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fersht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fersht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fersht 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 Fersht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fersht. 100% of Fersht 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%

What Fersht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Fersht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersht 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Fersht. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fersht. For the veterans among your Fersht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fersht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fersht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fersht in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fersht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fersht 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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