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Fearns Family History

Fearns Surname Meaning

see Ferns.

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


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Where is the Fearns family from?

You can see how Fearns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fearns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Fearns families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Fearns's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fearns families in 1891.
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What did your Fearns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fearns. 40% of Fearns men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Fearns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fearns were Dock Labr Heavy Wkr and Unpaid Household 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

  • Builders Labourer
    40%
  • Steel Fixer (publ Works)
    20%
  • Foreman Steel Fixer
    20%
  • Dock Labr Heavy Wkr
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fearns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearns 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Fearns. 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 628 military records available for the last name Fearns. For the veterans among your Fearns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearns lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fearns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fearns in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearns 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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