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Femer Family History

Femer 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: Remer, Feuer, Feher, Lemer, Feder, Feger, Emer, Nemer, Semer, Feser

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Where is the Femer family from?

You can see how Femer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Femer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Femer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Femer family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Femer's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Femer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Femer 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 371 census records available for the last name Femer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Femer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Femer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Femer. For the veterans among your Femer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Femer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Femer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Femer in 1973 was 76, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Femer 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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