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Feman Family History

Feman 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: Neman, Deman, Beman, Zeman, Feeman, Felman, Seman, Leman, Fegan

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Where is the Feman family from?

You can see how Feman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Feman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feman 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 Feman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feman. 47% of Feman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Musician
    20%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Feman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Feman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feman 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Feman. 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 374 military records available for the last name Feman. For the veterans among your Feman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Feman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Feman in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feman 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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