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Feer Family History

Feer 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: Beer, Freer, Leer, Meer, Fee, Feuer, Fehr, Feher, Fear, Feder

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Where is the Feer family from?

You can see how Feer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Feer families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Feer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feer 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 Feer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feer. 100% of Feer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Feer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Feer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feer 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Feer. 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 611 military records available for the last name Feer. For the veterans among your Feer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Feer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Feer in 1964 was 84, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feer 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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