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Femeyer Family History

Femeyer 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: Meyer, Demeter, Neumeyer, Federer, Tiemeyer, Niemeyer, Homeyer

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Where is the Femeyer family from?

You can see how Femeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Femeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Femeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Femeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Femeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Femeyer 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 Femeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Femeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Femeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Femeyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Femeyer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Femeyer. For the veterans among your Femeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Femeyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Femeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Femeyer in 1974 was 69, and 89 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Femeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Femeyer 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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