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Feurer Family History

Feurer Surname Meaning

Swiss German: occupational name for a stoker in a smithy, salt works, or public baths, from an agent derivative of Middle High German viur ‘fire’.

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


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Where is the Feurer family from?

You can see how Feurer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feurer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feurer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Feurer families living in Middlesex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Feurer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Feurer families in 1891.
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What did your Feurer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feurer. 100% of Feurer 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feurer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feurer 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Feurer. 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 611 military records available for the last name Feurer. For the veterans among your Feurer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feurer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Feurer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feurer in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feurer 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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