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Fershaw Family History

Fershaw 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: Kershaw, Forshaw, Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Versaw, Redshaw, Warshaw

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Where is the Fershaw family from?

You can see how Fershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fershaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fershaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fershaw family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fershaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fershaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fershaw 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 Fershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fershaw. 100% of Fershaw 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 Fershaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Fershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fershaw 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fershaw. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fershaw. For the veterans among your Fershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fershaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Fershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fershaw in 1971 was 59, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fershaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fershaw 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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