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Fehrer Family History

Fehrer 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: Fuhrer, Wehrer, Kehrer, Feher, Fehler, Fahrer, Ferrer, Feurer, Lehrer

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Where is the Fehrer family from?

You can see how Fehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehrer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fehrer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehrer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fehrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehrer 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 Fehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehrer. 29% of Fehrer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fehrer women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fehrer were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Fehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehrer 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Fehrer. 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 460 military records available for the last name Fehrer. For the veterans among your Fehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehrer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fehrer in 1948 was 37, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehrer 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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