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Fermyn Family History

Fermyn 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, Ferman, Jermyn, German, Forman, Berman, Ferry, Farman, Furman

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Where is the Fermyn family from?

You can see how Fermyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fermyn family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fermyn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fermyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fermyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Fermyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fermyn. 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 Fermyn. For the veterans among your Fermyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermyn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Fermyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fermyn in 1944 was 21, and 76 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermyn 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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