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Fewtrell Family History

Fewtrell Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin possibly a dissimilated variant of Middle English fewterer ‘keeper of greyhounds’from Anglo-Norman French veutrier.

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


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Where is the Fewtrell family from?

You can see how Fewtrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewtrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fewtrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Fewtrell families living in Shropshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fewtrell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Fewtrell families in 1891.
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What did your Fewtrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fewtrell. 18% of Fewtrell men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Fewtrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fewtrell were Plumber and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Fewtrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fewtrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewtrell 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Fewtrell. 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 394 military records available for the last name Fewtrell. For the veterans among your Fewtrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewtrell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fewtrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fewtrell in 1967 was 76, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fewtrell 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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