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Feuer Name Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a stoker in a smithy or public baths, or nickname for someone with red hair or a fiery temper, from Middle High German viur ‘fire’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from modern German Feuer ‘fire’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Feurer, Feder, Heuer, Feger, Feher, Mauer, Steuer, Reuer, Beer

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Feuer Family Origin

Where is the Feuer family from?

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You can see how Feuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feuer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Feuer families living in Middlesex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Feuer's in the UK. Middlesex had the highest population of Feuer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feuer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Feuer Family Occupations

What did your Feuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Notion Store and Peddler were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Feuer. A less common occupation for the Feuer family was Saloon Keeper. The most common Feuer occupation in the USA was Notion Store. 33% of Feuer's were Notion Stores.

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  • Notion Store

    33%

  • Peddler

    33%

  • Saloon Keeper

    33%

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

Feuer Historical Records

What Feuer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feuer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Feuer. 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 Card

There are 35,000 military records available for the last name Feuer. For the veterans among your Feuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Feuer Life Expectancy

What is the average Feuer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Feuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feuer in 1953 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feuer 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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