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Fearnhead Family History

Fearnhead Surname Meaning

from Fearnhead in Warrington (Lancs) which is recorded as Ferneheued in 1292 and Fernyhed in 1467.

The place-name derives from Middle English ferne ‘fern bracken’ (alternating with ferni ‘ferny overgrown with fern’) + heved hed ‘head headland hill’ (Old English fearn fearnig + hēafod).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Fearnhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearnhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Fearnhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Fearnhead families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Fearnhead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fearnhead families in 1891.
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What did your Fearnhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fearnhead. 100% of Fearnhead men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Fearnhead 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Silk Weaver
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 265 immigration records available for the last name Fearnhead. 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 113 military records available for the last name Fearnhead. For the veterans among your Fearnhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearnhead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Fearnhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fearnhead in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 1991.

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