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Fermor Family History

Fermor Surname Meaning

see Farmer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fermor family from?

You can see how Fermor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Fermor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Fermor families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fermor's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fermor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermor 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 Fermor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fermor. 25% of Fermor men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Fermor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fermor were Painter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Game Keeper
    13%
  • Bank Clerk
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Fermor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fermor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermor 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Fermor. 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 267 military records available for the last name Fermor. For the veterans among your Fermor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermor lifespan?

Average Fermor life expectancy in 1994 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fermor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermor 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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