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Fearnce Family History

Fearnce 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: France, Faunce, Ference, Fearnow, Farace, Pearce, Hearne, Bearce

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fearnce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearnce 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fearnce. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fearnce. For the veterans among your Fearnce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearnce lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Fearnce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fearnce in 1966 was 71, and 60 in 1983.

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