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Ferhner Family History

Ferhner 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: Fechner, Ferner, Berner, Zehner, Ferrier, Kerner, Lerner, Feldner

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Where is the Ferhner family from?

You can see how Ferhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferhner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferhner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferhner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferhner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferhner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Ferhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferhner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ferhner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ferhner. For the veterans among your Ferhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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