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Fean Family History

Fean 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: Bean, Fan, Dean, Fehn, Gean, Fenn, Lean, Fear, Fein, Fern

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Where is the Fean family from?

You can see how Fean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fean families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fean families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fean's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fean 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 Fean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fean. 100% of Fean 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fean 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Fean. 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 261 military records available for the last name Fean. For the veterans among your Fean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fean lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fean in 1956 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fean 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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