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Feringa Family History

Feringa 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: Farina, Fearing, Fehring, Hering, Bering, Ferring, Feria, Dering

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Where is the Feringa family from?

You can see how Feringa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feringa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Feringa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Feringa families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Feringa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Feringa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feringa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feringa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feringa. 34% of Feringa men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Feringa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Feringa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feringa 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Feringa. 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 158 military records available for the last name Feringa. For the veterans among your Feringa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feringa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Feringa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feringa in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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