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Fearne Family History

Fearne Surname Meaning

see Fearn.

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


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Where is the Fearne family from?

You can see how Fearne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fearne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Fearne families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fearne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fearne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearne 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 Fearne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fearne. 79% of Fearne 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
    79%
  • Bank Clerk
    10%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Fearne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fearne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearne 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Fearne. 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 164 military records available for the last name Fearne. For the veterans among your Fearne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearne lifespan?

Average Fearne life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearne 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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