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Fernbaugh Family History

Fernbaugh 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: Farabaugh, Kerbaugh, Turnbaugh, Fernbach, Heinbaugh, Firebaugh

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Where is the Fernbaugh family from?

You can see how Fernbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernbaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fernbaugh family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fernbaugh's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fernbaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernbaugh 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 Fernbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernbaugh. 34% of Fernbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fernbaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernbaugh were Farm Operator and Clerk.

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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%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Fernbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Fernbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernbaugh 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fernbaugh. 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 62 military records available for the last name Fernbaugh. For the veterans among your Fernbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernbaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fernbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fernbaugh in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernbaugh 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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