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![Show Contents]() Fernee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancestors of the first family to use the name Fernee lived among the ancient Scottish people called the Picts. The Fernee family lived in the lands of Fernie in Fife where the name can be found since very early times. Early Origins of the Fernee familyThe surname Fernee was first found in Fife, where Fernie Castle, the family's ancestral home is an enlarged sixteenth-century tower house just east of the village of Letham. Early History of the Fernee familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fernee research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1390, 1475 and 1516 are included under the topic Early Fernee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fernee Spelling VariationsIn the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Fernee has appeared Fernie, Ferny, Fearny, Fearney, Ferney, Firnie, Firney and many more. Early Notables of the Fernee familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fernee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Fernee migration to the United States | + |
Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Fernee:
Fernee Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- George Fernee, aged 33, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1903 1
- George Fernee, aged 33, who arrived in New York in 1903 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 2
- Amy Fernee, aged 25, originally from London, England, who arrived in New York in 1914 aboard the ship "Saint Paul" from Southampton, England 2
- Lily Fernee, aged 19, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1914 1
- Amy Fernee, aged 25, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1914 1
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| Fernee migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Fernee Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Mr. A. Fernee, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Omar" in 1923 3
- Anne Fernee, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Tai Yang" in 1949 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Fernee (post 1700) | + |
- Ashley Fernee (b. 1977), former Australian rules footballer who played for Adelaide in 1996
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Fernee migration to the United States 
Fernee migration to Australia 
