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Fertner Family History

Fertner 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: Fortner, Fetner, Ferner, Gertner, Feltner, Berner, Ferrier, Kettner

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Where is the Fertner family from?

You can see how Fertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fertner families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Fertner families living in Manitoba. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fertner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fertner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fertner 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 Fertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fertner. 50% of Fertner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fertner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fertner were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Factory Worker
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Fertner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Fertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertner 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Fertner. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fertner. For the veterans among your Fertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fertner in 1966 was 72, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fertner 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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