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Fernekees Family History

Fernekees 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, Ferebee, Kerekes, Ferrebee, Werneke, Fernelius, Furness

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Where is the Fernekees family from?

You can see how Fernekees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernekees family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernekees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Fernekees families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernekees's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fernekees families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernekees 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 Fernekees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernekees. 100% of Fernekees women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Fernekees family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Fernekees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernekees 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fernekees. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fernekees. For the veterans among your Fernekees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernekees lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fernekees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fernekees in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernekees 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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