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Fuehrer Family History

Fuehrer Name Meaning

German (Führer): see Fuhrer .

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


Similar surnames: Fuhrer, Furer, Buehrer, Buehler, Rehrer, Mehrer, Fehler, Frehner

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Where is the Fuehrer family from?

You can see how Fuehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuehrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Fuehrer families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fuehrer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuehrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuehrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fuehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuehrer. 45% of Fuehrer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Fuehrer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuehrer were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fuehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuehrer 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Fuehrer. 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 Fuehrer. For the veterans among your Fuehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuehrer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fuehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fuehrer in 1959 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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