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Fernes Family History

Fernes Name Meaning

see Ferns .

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


Similar surnames: Fornes, Farnes, Ternes, Ferner, Kernes, Ferns, Berner, Barnes, Fries

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Where is the Fernes family from?

You can see how Fernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fernes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Fernes families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fernes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fernes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fernes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernes. 34% of Fernes men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fernes women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Fernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernes 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Fernes. 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 608 military records available for the last name Fernes. For the veterans among your Fernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1989, in the United States, Fernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fernes in 1957 was 51, and 93 in 1989.

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