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Ferbos Family History

Ferbos Name 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: Forbes, Fergus, Ferron, Fero, Ferro, Ferris, Derbes, Febo, Erdos

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Where is the Ferbos family from?

You can see how Ferbos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferbos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferbos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ferbos families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferbos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ferbos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferbos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferbos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ferbos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Ferbos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferbos 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ferbos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ferbos. For the veterans among your Ferbos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferbos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Ferbos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ferbos in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 1995.

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