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Ferne Family History

Ferne Surname Meaning

see Fearn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ferne family from?

You can see how Ferne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Ferne families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferne 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 Ferne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferne. 50% of Ferne men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 92% of Ferne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferne were Railway Clerk and Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

What Ferne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferne 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Ferne. 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 Ferne. For the veterans among your Ferne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ferne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ferne in 1966 was 109, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferne 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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