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Fehm Family History

Fehm 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: Rehm, Fehn, Gehm, Fehr, Zehm, Fehl, Dehm, Kehm, Behm, Ferm

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Where is the Fehm family from?

You can see how Fehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fehm families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehm's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fehm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Fehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehm 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fehm. 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 64 military records available for the last name Fehm. For the veterans among your Fehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Fehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fehm in 1968 was 66, and 13 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehm 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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