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Fertney Family History

Fertney 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: Furtney, Fortney, Cerney, Hartney, Fortner, Feeney, Forney, Farney

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Where is the Fertney family from?

You can see how Fertney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fertney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fertney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fertney's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Fertney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fertney 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 Fertney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fertney. 100% of Fertney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fertney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Fertney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fertney. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fertney. For the veterans among your Fertney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Fertney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fertney in 1968 was 86, and 84 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fertney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fertney 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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