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Fermay Family History

Fermay 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: Ferman, German, Forman, Berman, Ferry, Farman, Demay, Furman, Perman

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Where is the Fermay family from?

You can see how Fermay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Fermay family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fermay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fermay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermay 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 16 census records available for the last name Fermay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fermay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fermay. For the veterans among your Fermay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fermay

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