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Fernicola Family History

Fernicola Surname Meaning

Italian: probably from a compound of a personal name derived from the Latin name Fernus + Cola a short form of Nicola.

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


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Where is the Fernicola family from?

You can see how Fernicola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernicola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fernicola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fernicola family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernicola's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Fernicola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fernicola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fernicola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernicola. 30% of Fernicola men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Fernicola women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernicola were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Fernicola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Fernicola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernicola 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Fernicola. 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 300 military records available for the last name Fernicola. For the veterans among your Fernicola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernicola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fernicola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fernicola in 1962 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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