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Fahmer Family History

Fahmer Name 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: Farmer, Fahrer, Dahmer, Fahner, Palmer, Hamer, Balmer, Faber, Hammer

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Where is the Fahmer family from?

You can see how Fahmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahmer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fahmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fahmer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fahmer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fahmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahmer. 100% of Fahmer men worked as a Foreman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Fahmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahmer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fahmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Fahmer. For the veterans among your Fahmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Fahmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fahmer in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

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