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Fernean Family History

Fernean 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: Ferneau, Farnan, Ferren, Ferran, Fergen, Ferdman, Ferner, Hernan

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Where is the Fernean family from?

You can see how Fernean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fernean family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fernean's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Fernean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Fernean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fernean. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fernean. For the veterans among your Fernean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernean lifespan?

Average Fernean life expectancy in 1982 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernean 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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