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Fernihough Family History

Fernihough Surname Meaning

see Fernyhough.

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


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Where is the Fernihough family from?

You can see how Fernihough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernihough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fernihough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Fernihough families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernihough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fernihough families in 1911.
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What did your Fernihough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fernihough. 50% of Fernihough men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Fernihough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fernihough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernihough 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Fernihough. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fernihough. For the veterans among your Fernihough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernihough lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Fernihough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fernihough in 1974 was 70, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fernihough 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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