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Ferline Family History

Ferline 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: Berlin, Merlin, Carline, Exline, Serlin, Herling, Fellin, Ferland

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Where is the Ferline family from?

You can see how Ferline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferline family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferline families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Ferline families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ferline's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ferline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferline. 50% of Ferline men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferline women worked as a Home Work. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    100%
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What Ferline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Ferline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferline 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ferline. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ferline. For the veterans among your Ferline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferline lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ferline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferline in 1972 was 52, and 92 in 2002.

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