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Fernkopf Family History

Fernkopf 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: Rehkopf, Farrenkopf, Fernholz, Hartkopf, Weiskopf, Ferko, Fornoff

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Where is the Fernkopf family from?

You can see how Fernkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fernkopf families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernkopf's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fernkopf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernkopf 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 184 census records available for the last name Fernkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernkopf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fernkopf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fernkopf. For the veterans among your Fernkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernkopf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Fernkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fernkopf in 1965 was 67, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernkopf 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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