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Fewings Family History

Fewings Surname Meaning

variant of Fewing with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Fewings family from?

You can see how Fewings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fewings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Fewings families living in Devon. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fewings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fewings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fewings 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 Fewings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fewings. 37% of Fewings men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Fewings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fewings were General Farm Labourer and Household 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Railway Clerk
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • General Farm Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fewings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewings 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Fewings. 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 439 military records available for the last name Fewings. For the veterans among your Fewings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewings lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fewings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fewings in 1967 was 65, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fewings 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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