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Femyer Family History

Femyer 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: Felber, Meyer, Heyer, Demler, Remer, Feller, Semler, Semper, Kemper

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Where is the Femyer family from?

You can see how Femyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Femyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Femyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Femyer families living in Indiana. This was about 93% of all the recorded Femyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Femyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Femyer 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 Femyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Femyer. 50% of Femyer 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Femyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Femyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Femyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Femyer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Femyer. For the veterans among your Femyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Femyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Femyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Femyer in 1967 was 66, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Femyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Femyer 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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