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Fumerton Family History

Fumerton 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: Summerton, Fullerton, Merton, Emerton, Humeston, Alderton, Fenton

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Where is the Fumerton family from?

You can see how Fumerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fumerton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fumerton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 7 Fumerton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fumerton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fumerton families in 1841.
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What did your Fumerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fumerton. 28% of Fumerton men 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 1921

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carder
    19%

What Fumerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Fumerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fumerton 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fumerton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fumerton. For the veterans among your Fumerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fumerton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Fumerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fumerton in 1973 was 87, and 83 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fumerton 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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