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Feyrer Family History

Feyrer 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: Leyrer, Ferrer, Feurer, Felber, Meyer, Ferrier, Heyer, Feller

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Where is the Feyrer family from?

You can see how Feyrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyrer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feyrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Feyrer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feyrer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feyrer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feyrer 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 Feyrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feyrer. 50% of Feyrer men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Feyrer women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Tool Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Feyrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Feyrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyrer 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Feyrer. 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 423 military records available for the last name Feyrer. For the veterans among your Feyrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyrer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Feyrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feyrer in 1956 was 57, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feyrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feyrer 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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