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Fertie Family History

Fertie 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: Fertig, Ferrie, Ferrier, Erie, Forte, Ferris, Forgie, Forti, Fedie

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Where is the Fertie family from?

You can see how Fertie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fertie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Fertie families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fertie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fertie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fertie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Fertie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fertie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fertie. For the veterans among your Fertie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fertie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fertie

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