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Fernanda Family History

Fernanda 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: Fernando, Fernandez, Ferrando, Ferland, Fernandes, Ferrand, Fernald

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Where is the Fernanda family from?

You can see how Fernanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernanda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernanda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fernanda families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fernanda's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fernanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernanda 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 Fernanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernanda. 100% of Fernanda men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fernanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Fernanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernanda 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Fernanda. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fernanda. For the veterans among your Fernanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernanda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Fernanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fernanda in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernanda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernanda 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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