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Fernau Family History

Fernau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Fernau Fernow or Viernau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fernau family from?

You can see how Fernau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fernau families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernau's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fernau families in 1891.
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What did your Fernau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fernau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernau 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Fernau. 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 355 military records available for the last name Fernau. For the veterans among your Fernau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernau lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fernau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fernau in 1946 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernau 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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