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Fermain Family History

Fermain 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: Germain, Fermin, Ferman, Jermain, German, Forman, Berman, Farman

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Where is the Fermain family from?

You can see how Fermain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fermain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fermain family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fermain's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Fermain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermain 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 Fermain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Estibador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fermain. 100% of Fermain men worked as an Estibador.

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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

  • Estibador
    100%

What Fermain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Fermain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermain 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fermain. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fermain. For the veterans among your Fermain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermain lifespan?

Average Fermain life expectancy in 1996 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fermain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermain 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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