Origins of the Fernan surname
About the Fernans
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Interesting facts about Fernan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Fernans most likely to marry?
What are the most common Fernan first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Fernans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Fernans in 1921
Cook
2
House Servant
2
Actress
1
At Home
1
Button Maker
1
Commmon male occupations for Fernans in 1921
Apprentice Civil Engineer
2
Grocer
2
Labourer Punts On Clyde
2
App Fitter
1
Army Pensioner
1
