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Ferkle Family History

Ferkle 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: Zerkle, Merkle, Berke, Finkle, Merle, Markle, Heckle, Fedele, Ergle

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Where is the Ferkle family from?

You can see how Ferkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferkle family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferkle's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferkle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferkle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ferkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkle 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 immigration records available for the last name Ferkle. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ferkle. For the veterans among your Ferkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferkle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ferkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ferkle in 1968 was 78, and 72 in 2000.

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