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Fearnot Family History

Fearnot 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: Fearnow, Fearon, Bernot, Arnot, Jarnot, Fernow, Earnst, Fearn, Hearn

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Where is the Fearnot family from?

You can see how Fearnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearnot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fearnot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Fearnot families living in South Carolina. This was about 74% of all the recorded Fearnot's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Fearnot families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Fearnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearnot 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fearnot. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fearnot. For the veterans among your Fearnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearnot lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Fearnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fearnot in 1973 was 56, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearnot 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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