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Fagerness Family History

Fagerness Surname 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: Furness, Harness, Garness, Fadness, Fagerberg, Farnes, Otterness

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Where is the Fagerness family from?

You can see how Fagerness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagerness family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fagerness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fagerness family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagerness's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fagerness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagerness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fagerness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagerness. 78% of Fagerness 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Fagerness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Fagerness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagerness 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fagerness. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Fagerness. For the veterans among your Fagerness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagerness lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fagerness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fagerness in 1951 was 27, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagerness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagerness ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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