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Fernette Family History

Fernette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Fernet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Fernette family from?

You can see how Fernette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fernette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Fernette family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernette's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fernette families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernette 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 Fernette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernette. 30% of Fernette men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    30%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernette 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fernette. 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 154 military records available for the last name Fernette. For the veterans among your Fernette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fernette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fernette in 1956 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernette 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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