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Fernholz Family History

Fernholz Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a large farm and manor in Westphalia called Fernholt of which Fernholz is a standardized form.

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


Similar surnames: Fernow, Fahrenholz, Kienholz, Sponholz, Rebholz, Reinholz, Bergholz

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Where is the Fernholz family from?

You can see how Fernholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fernholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fernholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Fernholz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fernholz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fernholz families in 1880.
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What did your Fernholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fernholz. 39% of Fernholz men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fernholz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fernholz were Farming 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Attendant
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fernholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fernholz 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Fernholz. 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 278 military records available for the last name Fernholz. For the veterans among your Fernholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fernholz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fernholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fernholz in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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