This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fernung family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fernung Family History

Fernung 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: Ferring, Berning, Fenning, Genung, Hornung, Werning, Feng, Herring

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fernung family from?

You can see how Fernung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernung family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fernung families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernung's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fernung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fernung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernung. 100% of Fernung women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Fernung | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fernung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Fernung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernung census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fernung

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Fernung. 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.

View all Fernung immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Fernung. For the veterans among your Fernung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fernung military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fernung family history

Discover More

What is the average Fernung lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fernung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fernung in 1969 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fernung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernung 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fernung family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial