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Fernet Family History

Fernet Surname Meaning

French: presumably a shortened diminutive of Ferron. Compare Fernette and Frenette.

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


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Where is the Fernet family from?

You can see how Fernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Fernet families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Fernet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fernet families in 1911.
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What did your Fernet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fernet. 43% of Fernet 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernet 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Fernet. 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 93 military records available for the last name Fernet. For the veterans among your Fernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Fernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fernet in 1960 was 45, and 29 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernet 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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