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Fernhead Family History

Fernhead Surname Meaning

see Fearnhead.

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


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Where is the Fernhead family from?

You can see how Fernhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernhead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Fernhead families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fernhead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fernhead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernhead 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 Fernhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fernhead. 100% of Fernhead 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
    100%

What Fernhead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Fernhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernhead 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fernhead. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fernhead. For the veterans among your Fernhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernhead lifespan?

Average Fernhead life expectancy in 1974 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernhead 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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