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Fernell Family History

Fernell Name Meaning

see Farnell .see Furnell . in Sussex perhaps a hypercorrect form of Fennell (2) which may have been regarded as a vulgar pronunciation of Fernell . McKinley notes an example of the name as early as 1535 in Litlington (Sussex) where Fennell originated. The following early bearers may alternatively belong with (1).

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


Similar surnames: Fennell, Farnell, Kernell, Pernell, Ferrell, Cornell, Carnell

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Where is the Fernell family from?

You can see how Fernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fernell families living in South Carolina. This was about 14% of all the recorded Fernell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Fernell families in 1880.
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What did your Fernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernell. 44% of Fernell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fernell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernell were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernell 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Fernell. 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 100 military records available for the last name Fernell. For the veterans among your Fernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fernell in 1968 was 60, and 68 in 2003.

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