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Fernley Family History

Fernley Surname Meaning

see Fearnley.

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


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Where is the Fernley family from?

You can see how Fernley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fernley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Fernley families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fernley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fernley families in 1891.
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What did your Fernley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fernley. 43% of Fernley men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Fernley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernley were Motor Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Window Cleaner
    29%
  • Motor Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Fernley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fernley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernley 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 954 immigration records available for the last name Fernley. 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 531 military records available for the last name Fernley. For the veterans among your Fernley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fernley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fernley in 1951 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernley 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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