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Fernhout Family History

Fernhout 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: Fernholz, Ferneau, Bernot, Bornhoft, Leenhouts, Fernau, Fernow

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Where is the Fernhout family from?

You can see how Fernhout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernhout family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fernhout family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fernhout's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fernhout families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Fernhout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernhout 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Fernhout. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fernhout. For the veterans among your Fernhout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernhout lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fernhout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fernhout in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernhout 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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