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Femster Family History

Femster 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: Fenster, Fester, Feemster, Feister, Feaster, Feamster, Feimster

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Where is the Femster family from?

You can see how Femster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Femster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Femster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Femster families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Femster's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Femster families in 1880.
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What did your Femster ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Femster ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Femster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Femster 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Femster. 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 31 military records available for the last name Femster. For the veterans among your Femster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Femster lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Femster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Femster in 1975 was 62, and 77 in 1991.

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