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Fernalds Family History

Fernalds 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: Fernald, Fernando, Fernandes, Bernards, Geralds, Jeralds, Bernard

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Where is the Fernalds family from?

You can see how Fernalds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernalds family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fernalds family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernalds's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fernalds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernalds 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 19 census records available for the last name Fernalds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernalds 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fernalds. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fernalds. For the veterans among your Fernalds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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