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Fearey Family History

Fearey Surname Meaning

see Fairey. see Feighery.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fearey family from?

You can see how Fearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fearey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Fearey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Fearey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fearey families in 1891.
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What did your Fearey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fearey. 90% of Fearey 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Dom Dutie
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearey 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Fearey. 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 233 military records available for the last name Fearey. For the veterans among your Fearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fearey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fearey in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearey 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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