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Fernane Family History

Fernane 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, Fernando, Ferland, Fernandes, Farnan, Murnane, Ferrand

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Where is the Fernane family from?

You can see how Fernane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Fernane families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fernane's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fernane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernane 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 Fernane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernane. 50% of Fernane men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fernane women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Fernane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Fernane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernane 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Fernane. 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 195 military records available for the last name Fernane. For the veterans among your Fernane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fernane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fernane in 1962 was 65, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernane 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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