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Fernand Family History

Fernand 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: Fernando, Ferland, Ferrand, Fernald, Gernand, Ferdinand, Bernard

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Where is the Fernand family from?

You can see how Fernand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Fernand families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernand's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fernand families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What did your Fernand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernand. 40% of Fernand men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fernand women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Tool Engineer
    20%
  • Powder Man
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fernand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fernand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernand 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Fernand. 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 275 military records available for the last name Fernand. For the veterans among your Fernand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernand lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fernand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fernand in 1954 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernand 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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