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Feirer Family History

Feirer 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: Feiner, Ferrer, Feurer, Feider, Feiler, Felber, Ferrier, Leiner

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Where is the Feirer family from?

You can see how Feirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feirer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Feirer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Feirer families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Feirer's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Feirer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feirer 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 Feirer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feirer. 100% of Feirer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Feirer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Feirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feirer 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Feirer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Feirer. For the veterans among your Feirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feirer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feirer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Feirer in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feirer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feirer 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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