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Fearin Family History

Fearin 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: Fearing, Fearon, Farin, Ferrin, Gearin, Hearin, Fearn, Feagin, Hearn

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Where is the Fearin family from?

You can see how Fearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Fearin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fearin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearin 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 Fearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fearin. 100% of Fearin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Fearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearin 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 Fearin. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fearin. For the veterans among your Fearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fearin in 1970 was 73, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearin 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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