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Feuerhelm Family History

Feuerhelm Surname Meaning

German: nickname from a compound of Feuer ‘fire’ + Helm ‘helmet’ probably a metonymic occupational name for a stoker or smelter.

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


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Where is the Feuerhelm family from?

You can see how Feuerhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feuerhelm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Feuerhelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Feuerhelm family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Feuerhelm's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Feuerhelm families in 1880.
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What did your Feuerhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feuerhelm. 54% of Feuerhelm men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

What Feuerhelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Feuerhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feuerhelm 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Feuerhelm. 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 141 military records available for the last name Feuerhelm. For the veterans among your Feuerhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feuerhelm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feuerhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Feuerhelm in 1963 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feuerhelm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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