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Fernos Family History

Fernos 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: Fernow, Ferns, Fergus, Fornes, Vernon, Ferron, Enos, Vernor, Fero

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Where is the Fernos family from?

You can see how Fernos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernos family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Fernos families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fernos families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernos 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 94 census records available for the last name Fernos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernos 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Fernos. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fernos. For the veterans among your Fernos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernos lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Fernos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fernos in 1976 was 83, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernos 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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