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Fernander Family History

Fernander 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: Fernandez, Fernandes, Hernandez, Fernando, Verlander, Hernandes

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Where is the Fernander family from?

You can see how Fernander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fernander families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fernander's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fernander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernander 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 Fernander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernander. 38% of Fernander men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Fernander women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernander were Painter and 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Fernander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fernander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernander 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fernander. 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 164 military records available for the last name Fernander. For the veterans among your Fernander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Fernander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fernander in 1961 was 54, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernander 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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