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Fermann Family History

Fermann 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: Bermann, Hermann, Fehrmann, Germann, Ferman, Permann, German, Germain

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Where is the Fermann family from?

You can see how Fermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fermann families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fermann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermann 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 276 census records available for the last name Fermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermann 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Fermann. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fermann. For the veterans among your Fermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Fermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fermann in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermann 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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