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Ferner Family History

Ferner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ferna, Fernau, or Fernow.

Austrian German: topographic name derived from Middle High German vorhe ‘fir tree’ for someone living near a stand of those trees.

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


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Where is the Ferner family from?

You can see how Ferner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 43 Ferner families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ferner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferner families in 1891.
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What did your Ferner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferner. 89% of Ferner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ferner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferner. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name Ferner. For the veterans among your Ferner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ferner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ferner in 1954 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferner 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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