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Feemister Family History

Feemister 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: Feemster, Flemister, Feister, Phemister, Feamster, Feimster, Edmister

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Where is the Feemister family from?

You can see how Feemister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feemister family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Feemister families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feemister's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Feemister families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Feemister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feemister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Feemister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feemister. For the veterans among your Feemister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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