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Fearr Family History

Fearr 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: Farr, Fear, Fearn, Fears, Bear, Hearn, Barr, Beard, Dear, Geary

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Where is the Fearr family from?

You can see how Fearr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Fearr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fearr families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fearr's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fearr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Fearr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fearr. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fearr. For the veterans among your Fearr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearr lifespan?

Average Fearr life expectancy in 2001 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearr 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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