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Fefer Family History

Fefer 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: Feuer, Feher, Feder, Feger, Fifer, Defer, Feffer, Feser, Beer, Peter

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Where is the Fefer family from?

You can see how Fefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fefer family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fefer's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Fefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fefer. 37% of Fefer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fefer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fefer were Peddler and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Peddler
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fefer 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Fefer. 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 82 military records available for the last name Fefer. For the veterans among your Fefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fefer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Fefer in 1949 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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