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Fewton Family History

Fewton 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: Fenton, Felton, Newton, Ewton, Lewton, Seaton, Elton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Fewton family from?

You can see how Fewton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fewton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fewton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fewton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fewton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Fewton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewton 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 Fewton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fewton. For the veterans among your Fewton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fewton 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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