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Ferenz Family History

Ferenz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Hungarian Ferenc. This surname is also found in Poland.

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


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Where is the Ferenz family from?

You can see how Ferenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ferenz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferenz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ferenz families in 1911.
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What did your Ferenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferenz. 37% of Ferenz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ferenz women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferenz were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Ferenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Ferenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferenz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferenz. 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 317 military records available for the last name Ferenz. For the veterans among your Ferenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferenz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ferenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferenz in 1954 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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