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Fermie Family History

Fermie 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: Fermin, Ferrie, Ferrier, Erie, Fesmire, Fertig, Firmin, Ferris

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Where is the Fermie family from?

You can see how Fermie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermie family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Fermie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fermie family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fermie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Fermie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermie 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 179 census records available for the last name Fermie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermie 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fermie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fermie. For the veterans among your Fermie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermie 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 Fermie

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