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Feerer Family History

Feerer 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: Ferrer, Federer, Feurer, Feeser, Feeler, Feener, Felber, Ferrier

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Where is the Feerer family from?

You can see how Feerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Feerer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Feerer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feerer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feerer 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 Feerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feerer. 30% of Feerer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Feerer women worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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What Feerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Feerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feerer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Feerer. 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 96 military records available for the last name Feerer. For the veterans among your Feerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feerer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Feerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Feerer in 1957 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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