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Fernandis Family History

Fernandis 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: Fernandes, Fernandez, Fernando, Hernandes, Francis, Hernandez

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Where is the Fernandis family from?

You can see how Fernandis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernandis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernandis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fernandis family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fernandis's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Fernandis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernandis 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 Fernandis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernandis. 100% of Fernandis 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 Fernandis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Fernandis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernandis 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Fernandis. 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 99 military records available for the last name Fernandis. For the veterans among your Fernandis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernandis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fernandis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fernandis in 1966 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernandis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernandis 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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