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Ferge Family History

Ferge Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ferg.

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


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Where is the Ferge family from?

You can see how Ferge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ferge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ferge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferge families in 1911.
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What did your Ferge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferge. 37% of Ferge men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ferge women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Mason
    16%
  • Agent
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ferge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferge 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Ferge. 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 204 military records available for the last name Ferge. For the veterans among your Ferge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ferge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ferge in 1965 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferge 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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