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Ferth Family History

Ferth 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: Furth, Firth, Ferch, Forth, Gerth, Kerth, Werth, Berth, Feth, Feith

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Where is the Ferth family from?

You can see how Ferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 22 Ferth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ferth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferth 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 Ferth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferth. 100% of Ferth 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 Ferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferth 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Ferth. 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 197 military records available for the last name Ferth. For the veterans among your Ferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferth lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Ferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ferth in 1975 was 79, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferth 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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