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Fernold Family History

Fernold 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: Fernald, Arnold, Reynold, Herold, Tenold, Gerold, Fernholz, Herbold

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Where is the Fernold family from?

You can see how Fernold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Fernold families living in New Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fernold's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fernold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernold 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 Fernold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fernold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Fernold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernold 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fernold. 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 62 military records available for the last name Fernold. For the veterans among your Fernold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernold lifespan?

Average Fernold life expectancy in 1962 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernold 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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