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Fellmer Family History

Fellmer 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: Feller, Bellmer, Fullmer, Zellmer, Follmer, Fellner, Hellmer, Geller

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Where is the Fellmer family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Fellmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Fellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellmer 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Fellmer. 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 457 military records available for the last name Fellmer. For the veterans among your Fellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellmer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fellmer in 1967 was 92, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fellmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellmer 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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