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Fearnshough Family History

Fearnshough 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: Hartsough, Farnsworth, Stanbrough, Earnshaw, Barnhouse, Yarbrough

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Where is the Fearnshough family from?

You can see how Fearnshough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearnshough family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Fearnshough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Fearnshough families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearnshough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fearnshough families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Fearnshough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearnshough 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fearnshough. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fearnshough. For the veterans among your Fearnshough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearnshough lifespan?

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