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Fearis Family History

Fearis Surname Meaning

See Ferris and compare Humphrie Ferris 1615.

George Ferris 1692.

George Fearis 1721 in IGI (North Petherton, Somerset).

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


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You can see how Fearis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fearis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Fearis families living in Suffolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fearis's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Fearis families in 1891.
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What did your Fearis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fearis. 100% of Fearis 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Fearis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearis 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Fearis. 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 237 military records available for the last name Fearis. For the veterans among your Fearis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Fearis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fearis in 1958 was 56, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearis 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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