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Fernee Family History

Fernee Surname Meaning

unexplained. Fernee family tradition suggests a Huguenot origin but this has not been demonstrated.

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


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Where is the Fernee family from?

You can see how Fernee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fernee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Fernee families living in Middlesex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fernee's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fernee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernee 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 Fernee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman (bakery) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fernee. 34% of Fernee men worked as a Salesman (bakery) and 100% of Fernee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Salesman (bakery)
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • House Decorator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fernee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fernee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernee 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Fernee. 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 128 military records available for the last name Fernee. For the veterans among your Fernee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fernee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fernee in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernee 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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