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Fernatt Family History

Fernatt 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: Bernat, Fernald, Ferrett, Bernath, Bernett, Fernau, Bernitt, Seratt

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Where is the Fernatt family from?

You can see how Fernatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fernatt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernatt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fernatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernatt 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 Fernatt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Fernatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Fernatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernatt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fernatt. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fernatt. For the veterans among your Fernatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernatt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Fernatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fernatt in 1961 was 34, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernatt 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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