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Ferniz Family History

Ferniz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ferraz, Fertig, Forni, Ferris, Ferrin, Fern, Fermin, Berni, Verni

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Where is the Ferniz family from?

You can see how Ferniz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferniz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferniz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferniz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ferniz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferniz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ferniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferniz 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 Ferniz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ferniz. For the veterans among your Ferniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferniz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Ferniz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ferniz in 1960 was 53, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferniz 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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