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Fernie Family History

Fernie Surname Meaning

from Fernie in Monimail (Fife) which is recorded as Ferny in 145 The place-name means ‘alder place’ from Gaelic feàrna + -in.

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


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Where is the Fernie family from?

You can see how Fernie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fernie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 65 Fernie families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fernie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fernie families in 1891.
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What did your Fernie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Professional Golfer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fernie. 34% of Fernie men worked as a Professional Golfer and 72% of Fernie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernie were Electrical Draughtsman and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Professional Golfer
    34%
  • Dock Labourer
    34%
  • Electrical Draughtsman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fernie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fernie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fernie. For the veterans among your Fernie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fernie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fernie in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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