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Fernon Family History

Fernon 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: Vernon, Ferron, Hernon, Ferdon, Gernon, Fernow, Ferson, Heron, Fenton

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Where is the Fernon family from?

You can see how Fernon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fernon family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fernon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fernon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernon 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 Fernon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Air Mail Messenger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernon. 50% of Fernon men worked as an Air Mail Messenger.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Air Mail Messenger
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernon 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Fernon. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fernon. For the veterans among your Fernon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fernon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fernon in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernon 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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