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Fernberg Family History

Fernberg 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: Jernberg, Feinberg, Froberg, Forberg, Freberg, Weinberg, Kornberg

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Where is the Fernberg family from?

You can see how Fernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fernberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fernberg families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fernberg's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fernberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernberg 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 Fernberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fernberg. 100% of Fernberg 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 Fernberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernberg 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Fernberg. 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 294 military records available for the last name Fernberg. For the veterans among your Fernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fernberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fernberg in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernberg 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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