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Fernella Family History

Fernella Name 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: Fennell, Farnell, Kernell, Perella, Cornella, Fennelly, Formella

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Where is the Fernella family from?

You can see how Fernella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fernella family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fernella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fernella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fernella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Fernella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fernella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Fernella. For the veterans among your Fernella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernella lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Fernella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fernella in 1979 was 61, and 77 in 1994.

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