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Fearm Family History

Fearm 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: Farm, Fear, Ferm, Fearn, Fears, Bear, Hearn, Beard, Dear, Geary

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Where is the Fearm family from?

You can see how Fearm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fearm families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Fearm family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearm's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fearm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearm 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 Fearm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%

What Fearm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Fearm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearm 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fearm. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fearm. For the veterans among your Fearm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearm lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Fearm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fearm in 1994 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fearm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearm 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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