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Fuemmeler Family History

Fuemmeler Surname Meaning

German (Fümmeler): probably a nickname for a tinkerer or an unsteady worker derived from fummeln ‘to fumble, fiddle, tinker’ or a variant of Fimmler, an occupational name for a grower or dealer of hemp.

The surname Fümmeler is no longer found in Germany.

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


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You can see how Fuemmeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuemmeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fuemmeler families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fuemmeler's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Fuemmeler families in 1920.
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What did your Fuemmeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuemmeler. 59% of Fuemmeler men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Fuemmeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuemmeler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fuemmeler. 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 94 military records available for the last name Fuemmeler. For the veterans among your Fuemmeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuemmeler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fuemmeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fuemmeler in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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