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Ferman Family History

Ferman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Fehrmann. Variant of Fermin.

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


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Where is the Ferman family from?

You can see how Ferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Ferman families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ferman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferman. 15% of Ferman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ferman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferman were Manager 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
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferman. For the veterans among your Ferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferman in 1951 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferman 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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