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Fewler Family History

Fewler 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: Feller, Fehler, Fowler, Feiler, Feeler, Fesler, Fedler, Geller

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Where is the Fewler family from?

You can see how Fewler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fewler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fewler family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fewler's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Fewler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fewler 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 Fewler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fewler. 100% of Fewler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Fewler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewler 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fewler. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fewler. For the veterans among your Fewler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fewler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fewler

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