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Fehmer Family History

Fehmer 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: Rehmer, Feher, Nehmer, Fehler, Lehmer, Ehmer, Dehmer, Behmer, Felber

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Where is the Fehmer family from?

You can see how Fehmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fehmer families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fehmer's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Fehmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehmer 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 Fehmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fehmer. 100% of Fehmer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fehmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Fehmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehmer 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Fehmer. 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 119 military records available for the last name Fehmer. For the veterans among your Fehmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fehmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fehmer in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fehmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehmer 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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