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Fernbach Family History

Fernbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name probably a shortened form of Fehrenbach.

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


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Where is the Fernbach family from?

You can see how Fernbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fernbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fernbach families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fernbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fernbach families in 1891.
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What did your Fernbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernbach. 34% of Fernbach men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fernbach women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernbach were Janitor and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernbach 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Fernbach. 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 350 military records available for the last name Fernbach. For the veterans among your Fernbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernbach lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fernbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fernbach in 1958 was 40, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernbach 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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