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Fearrington Family History

Fearrington Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Farrington.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fearrington family from?

You can see how Fearrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearrington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fearrington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Fearrington families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearrington's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fearrington families in 1871.
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What did your Fearrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fearrington. 46% of Fearrington men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fearrington women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Plug Dept
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fearrington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Fearrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearrington 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fearrington. 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 254 military records available for the last name Fearrington. For the veterans among your Fearrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearrington lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fearrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fearrington in 1957 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearrington 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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