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Feary Family History

Feary Surname Meaning

see Fairey. see Feighery.

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


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Where is the Feary family from?

You can see how Feary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Feary families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Feary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feary families in 1891.
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What did your Feary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feary. 56% of Feary men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 85% of Feary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feary were Builders Labourer and 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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    56%
  • Farm Foreman
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Feary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feary 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Feary. 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 719 military records available for the last name Feary. For the veterans among your Feary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feary lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Feary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feary in 1946 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feary 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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