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Fehrman Family History

Fehrman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fehrmann.

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


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Where is the Fehrman family from?

You can see how Fehrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fehrman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehrman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fehrman families in 1911.
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What did your Fehrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehrman. 25% of Fehrman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fehrman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fehrman were Truck Driver 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Cook
    8%

What Fehrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fehrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehrman 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Fehrman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 576 military records available for the last name Fehrman. For the veterans among your Fehrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehrman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fehrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fehrman in 1958 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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