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Fersner Family History

Fersner 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: Ferner, Ferster, Berner, Fenster, Forster, Reisner, Ferrier, Kerner

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Where is the Fersner family from?

You can see how Fersner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fersner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fersner families living in Surrey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fersner's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fersner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fersner 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 Fersner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fersner. 67% of Fersner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fersner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fersner were Farm Laborer and Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    34%

What Fersner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Fersner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersner 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fersner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fersner. For the veterans among your Fersner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fersner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fersner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fersner in 1949 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fersner 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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