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Ferner Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ferna Fernau or Fernow. Austrian German: topographic name derived from Middle High German vorhe ‘fir tree’ for someone living near a stand of those trees.

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


Similar surnames: Gerner, Berner, Lerner, Farner, Herner, Bergner, Fenner, Derner

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Where is the Ferner family from?

You can see how Ferner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Ferner families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ferner. 82% of Ferner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ferner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferner were Farmers Son and 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
    82%
  • Farmers Son
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ferner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferner. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name Ferner. For the veterans among your Ferner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ferner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ferner in 1954 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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