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Feehrer Family History

Feehrer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fuehrer, Fuhrer, Frehner, Buehrer, Wehrer, Kehrer, Feher, Fechter

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Where is the Feehrer family from?

You can see how Feehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feehrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Feehrer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Feehrer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Feehrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feehrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Burler In W was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feehrer. 100% of Feehrer women worked as a Burler In W.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Burler In W
    100%

What Feehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Feehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feehrer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Feehrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Feehrer. For the veterans among your Feehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feehrer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Feehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Feehrer in 1945 was 26, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feehrer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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