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Fearheiley Family History

Fearheiley Surname 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: Weatherley, Fearnley, Featherly, Farley, Farnsley, Beachley, Atherley

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Where is the Fearheiley family from?

You can see how Fearheiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearheiley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Fearheiley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearheiley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fearheiley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearheiley 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 Fearheiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fearheiley. 100% of Fearheiley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Fearheiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Fearheiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearheiley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fearheiley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Fearheiley. For the veterans among your Fearheiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearheiley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fearheiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fearheiley in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fearheiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearheiley 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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