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Ferweda Family History

Ferweda 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: Ferwerda, Ferrera, Fereday, Freda, Pereda, Sereda, Cerda, Merida

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Where is the Ferweda family from?

You can see how Ferweda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferweda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferweda family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferweda's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ferweda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferweda 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 Ferweda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferweda. 100% of Ferweda men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ferweda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ferweda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferweda 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ferweda. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ferweda. For the veterans among your Ferweda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferweda lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ferweda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ferweda in 1971 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferweda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferweda 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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