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Fernan Family History

Fernan 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: Farnan, Ferran, Hernan, Kernan, Fernau, Ferman, German, Verran

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Where is the Fernan family from?

You can see how Fernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fernan families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fernan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fernan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernan 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 Fernan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fernan. 100% of Fernan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fernan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernan 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Fernan. 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 564 military records available for the last name Fernan. For the veterans among your Fernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fernan in 1964 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernan 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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