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Fernaays Family History

Fernaays 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: Fernando, Fernandes, Fereday, Ferneau, Fernald, Bernards, Bernas

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Where is the Fernaays family from?

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

What did your Fernaays ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernaays. 100% of Fernaays men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fernaays women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Fernaays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernaays 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fernaays. 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 76 military records available for the last name Fernaays. For the veterans among your Fernaays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernaays lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Fernaays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fernaays in 1970 was 68, and 52 in 2003.

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