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Fereman Family History

Fereman 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: Feeman, Foreman, Ferdman, Fireman, Ferman, German, Forman, Herdman

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Where is the Fereman family from?

You can see how Fereman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fereman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fereman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fereman families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Fereman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Fereman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fereman 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 Fereman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fereman 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Fereman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fereman. For the veterans among your Fereman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fereman lifespan?

Average Fereman life expectancy in 2000 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fereman 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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