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Ferrence Name Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Ferencz .

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


Similar surnames: Ference, Ferencz, Ferree, Serene, France, Currence, Durrence, Ferenc

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Where is the Ferrence family from?

You can see how Ferrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ferrence families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ferrence's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ferrence families in 1911.
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What did your Ferrence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrence. 20% of Ferrence men worked as a Miner and 67% of Ferrence women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrence were Truck Driver and Domestic. .

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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

  • Miner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Domestic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrence 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Ferrence. 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 254 military records available for the last name Ferrence. For the veterans among your Ferrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrence lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferrence in 1955 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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