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Fearse Family History

Fearse 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: Bearse, Fears, Kearse, Pearse, Pease, Carse, Sears, Furse, Searle

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Where is the Fearse family from?

You can see how Fearse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fearse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fearse families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Fearse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fearse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearse 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 143 census records available for the last name Fearse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearse 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fearse. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fearse. For the veterans among your Fearse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Fearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fearse in 1968 was 74, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearse 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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