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Fernandey Family History

Fernandey 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: Fernandez, Fernandes, Hernandez, Fernando, Hernandes, Pergande

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Where is the Fernandey family from?

You can see how Fernandey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernandey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fernandey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fernandey family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernandey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fernandey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernandey 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 Fernandey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fernandey. 100% of Fernandey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fernandey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Fernandey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernandey 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Fernandey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fernandey. For the veterans among your Fernandey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernandey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Fernandey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fernandey in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernandey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernandey 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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