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Fearan Family History

Fearan 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: Fearon, Ferran, Fearn, Feagan, Hearn, Verran, Fagan, Dearman, Farman

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Where is the Fearan family from?

You can see how Fearan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fearan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Fearan families living in Angus. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fearan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fearan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Fearan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fearan. 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 Fearan. For the veterans among your Fearan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearan 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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