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Fearson Family History

Fearson 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: Pearson, Fearon, Searson, Farson, Ferson, Parson, Person, Faison

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Where is the Fearson family from?

You can see how Fearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fearson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Fearson families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fearson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fearson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fearson. 85% of Fearson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Wife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearson 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Fearson. 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 406 military records available for the last name Fearson. For the veterans among your Fearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fearson in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fearson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearson 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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