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Fermin Family History

Fermin Surname Meaning

Spanish (Fermín): from the personal name Fermín an equivalent of Latin Firminus (see Firmin).

French: variant of Firmin and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fermin family from?

You can see how Fermin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fermin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Fermin families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fermin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fermin families in 1891.
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What did your Fermin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fermin. 84% of Fermin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fermin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fermin. 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 324 military records available for the last name Fermin. For the veterans among your Fermin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fermin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fermin in 1967 was 47, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fermin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermin 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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