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Early Origins of the Fernay family

The surname Fernay was first found in Ile-de-France, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Paris and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Fernay family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fernay research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1575 is included under the topic Early Fernay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fernay Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vernet, Verneto, Varnot, Vorne, Verney, Fornet, Forner, Forneret, Fornerat, Vernett, Vernette, Vernay, Fernet and many more.

Early Notables of the Fernay family

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Migration of the Fernay family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jean Vernet, Roze Vernet, and Pierre Vernet who came to Louisiana in 1720; Lewis Vernet, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1805; as well as Louis Vernette, who came to New Orleans in 1844..



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