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Fearnall Family History

Fearnall Surname Meaning

see Farnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fearnall family from?

You can see how Fearnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearnall family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Fearnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Fearnall families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fearnall's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fearnall families in 1891.
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What did your Fearnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fearnall. 54% of Fearnall men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Fearnall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    54%
  • Labourer Public Works Contractor
    16%
  • Assist Father (heavy Worker)
    16%
  • Retired Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fearnall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Fearnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearnall 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Fearnall. 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 53 military records available for the last name Fearnall. For the veterans among your Fearnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearnall lifespan?

Average Fearnall life expectancy in 1966 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearnall 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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