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Feirn Family History

Feirn Surname Meaning

see Fearn.

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


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Where is the Feirn family from?

You can see how Feirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feirn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feirn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Feirn families living in Westmorland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Feirn's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Feirn families in 1891.
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What did your Feirn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feirn. 100% of Feirn men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 64% of Feirn 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Feirn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Feirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feirn 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Feirn. 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 64 military records available for the last name Feirn. For the veterans among your Feirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feirn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Feirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Feirn in 1975 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feirn 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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