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Ferenzi Family History

Ferenzi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Terenzi, Ferenz, Ference, Lorenzi, Frenz, Freni, Ferenc, Ferencz

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Where is the Ferenzi family from?

You can see how Ferenzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferenzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferenzi families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ferenzi's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferenzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferenzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferenzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferenzi. 100% of Ferenzi men worked as a Shoe Maker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Ferenzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferenzi 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ferenzi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Ferenzi. For the veterans among your Ferenzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferenzi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ferenzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferenzi in 1964 was 67, and 99 in 2003.

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