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Fema Family History

Fema 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: Femia, Fama, Fera, Lema, Zema, Feng, Ma, Kemp, Reza, Fell

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Where is the Fema family from?

You can see how Fema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fema family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fema family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fema's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Fema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fema 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 102 census records available for the last name Fema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fema 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fema. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fema. For the veterans among your Fema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fema lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Fema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fema in 1977 was 48, and 33 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fema 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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