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Fernsler Family History

Fernsler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Förnsler or Firnsler presumably an occupational name for a varnish maker from an agent derivative of Middle High German firnīs ‘varnish’.

A loanword from Old French vernī.

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


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Where is the Fernsler family from?

You can see how Fernsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fernsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fernsler family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernsler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fernsler families in 1911.
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What did your Fernsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernsler. 34% of Fernsler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fernsler women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernsler were Salesman and Private Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Chemist
    14%
  • Bottler
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Private Secretary
    34%

What Fernsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernsler 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fernsler. 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 228 military records available for the last name Fernsler. For the veterans among your Fernsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernsler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fernsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fernsler in 1965 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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