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Femis Family History

Femis 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: Remis, Femia, Bemis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Fei, Feig, Regis

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Where is the Femis family from?

You can see how Femis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Femis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Femis families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Femis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Femis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Femis families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Femis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Femis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Femis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Femis. For the veterans among your Femis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Femis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Femis 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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