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Fermer Family History

Fermer Surname Meaning

see Farmer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fermer family from?

You can see how Fermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fermer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Fermer families living in Kent. This was about 72% of all the recorded Fermer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermer 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 Fermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fermer. 100% of Fermer men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Fermer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Fermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermer 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Fermer. 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 504 military records available for the last name Fermer. For the veterans among your Fermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Fermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fermer in 1962 was 68, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermer 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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