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Fehmann Family History

Fehmann 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: Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Fehrmann, Bermann, Ruhmann, Ehrmann

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Where is the Fehmann family from?

You can see how Fehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fehmann families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fehmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fehmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehmann 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 60 census records available for the last name Fehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehmann 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fehmann. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fehmann. For the veterans among your Fehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehmann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehmann 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 Fehmann

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