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Fernelius Name Meaning

Swedish: probably a habitational name from placenames containing the element fär(n) (e.g. from färne ‘water horsetail’) + the Latin adjectival ending -elius. This surname which is also found in Finland is very rare in Sweden.

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


Similar surnames: Personius, Perlis, Bertels, Redenius, Rennels, Fennelly, Cornelio

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Where is the Fernelius family from?

You can see how Fernelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernelius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Fernelius families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernelius's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fernelius families in 1880.
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What did your Fernelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fernelius. 43% of Fernelius 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Fernelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernelius 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Fernelius. 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 146 military records available for the last name Fernelius. For the veterans among your Fernelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernelius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fernelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fernelius in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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