Ferdinand Porsche was born to Anton Porsche, a tinsmith, and Maria Estrosi. He was the third of five children and showed early mechanical aptitude.

Even as a young boy, Ferdinand was fascinated by technology and mechanics, spending hours tinkering with anything he could get his hands on. He often repaired his neighbors' electrical devices.

Initially, Ferdinand worked as an apprentice in his father's tinsmith shop, gaining practical skills in metalworking and tool usage, which were crucial to his future career.

Despite his father's initial reservations, Ferdinand pursued his passion for electrical engineering by attending evening courses in Reichenberg (now Liberec), enhancing his theoretical knowledge and skills.