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Fehre Family History

Fehre 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: Fehr, Ferre, Behre, Mehle, Kehr, Ferry, Herre, Feige, Petre, Fuhrer

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Where is the Fehre family from?

You can see how Fehre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fehre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Fehre families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Fehre's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fehre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehre 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 197 census records available for the last name Fehre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehre 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Fehre. 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 180 military records available for the last name Fehre. For the veterans among your Fehre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehre lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Fehre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fehre in 1968 was 83, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehre 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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