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Ferdig Family History

Ferdig Surname Meaning

Austrian German: cognate of German Fertig and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Ferdig family from?

You can see how Ferdig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferdig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ferdig family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdig's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ferdig families in 1911.
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What did your Ferdig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferdig. 37% of Ferdig men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferdig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdig 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ferdig. 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 247 military records available for the last name Ferdig. For the veterans among your Ferdig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ferdig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ferdig in 1965 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferdig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdig 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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