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Federer Family History

Federer Name Meaning

German Swiss German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a trader in feathers or quill pens or an upholsterer from Feder + agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Feder, Lederer, Feather, Feurer, Haberer, Feeser, Reder, Fecher

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Where is the Federer family from?

You can see how Federer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Federer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Federer families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Federer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Federer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Federer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Federer. 19% of Federer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Federer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Federer were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Proprietress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Federer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federer 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Federer. 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 926 military records available for the last name Federer. For the veterans among your Federer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Federer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Federer in 1958 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

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