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Ferneau Family History

Ferneau Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Furneaux a Norman habitational name from any of the places called Fourneaux in Manche and Calvados France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferneau family from?

You can see how Ferneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferneau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ferneau families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ferneau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferneau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferneau. 37% of Ferneau men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ferneau women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferneau were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Ferneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferneau 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ferneau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Ferneau. For the veterans among your Ferneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferneau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ferneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ferneau in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferneau 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.

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