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Fearrien Family History

Fearrien 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: Farren, Ferrier, Terrien, Ferries, Ferrin, Ferren, Berrien, Farrier

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Where is the Fearrien family from?

You can see how Fearrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearrien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fearrien families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearrien's in USA. California had the highest population of Fearrien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearrien 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 Fearrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fearrien. 100% of Fearrien men worked as an Owner Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Fearrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearrien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fearrien. 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 Fearrien. For the veterans among your Fearrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearrien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fearrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fearrien in 1963 was 40, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearrien 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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