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Ferber Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Färber (see Farber ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Farber, Werber, Faerber, Felber, Gerber, Kerber, Berber, Herber

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Where is the Ferber family from?

You can see how Ferber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Ferber families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ferber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferber. 100% of Ferber 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ferber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferber 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Ferber. For the veterans among your Ferber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferber lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ferber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ferber in 1945 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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