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Fersnell Family History

Fersnell 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: Fennell, Farnell, Kernell, Pesnell, Kerswell, Forsell, Persell

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Where is the Fersnell family from?

You can see how Fersnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersnell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fersnell families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Fersnell's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Fersnell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fersnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersnell 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 Fersnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fersnell. For the veterans among your Fersnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fersnell

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