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Feemster Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Phemister .

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


Similar surnames: Fenster, Feimster, Feamster, Jester, Kempster, Register, Bester

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Where is the Feemster family from?

You can see how Feemster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feemster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feemster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Feemster families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Feemster's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Feemster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feemster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feemster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feemster. 39% of Feemster men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Feemster women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feemster were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feemster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feemster 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Feemster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feemster. For the veterans among your Feemster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feemster lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Feemster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Feemster in 1958 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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