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Frears Family History

Frears Surname Meaning

see Fryers.

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


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Where is the Frears family from?

You can see how Frears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frears family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Frears families living in Cumberland. This was about 72% of all the recorded Frears's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Frears families in 1891.
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What did your Frears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frears. 50% of Frears men worked as a Coal Hewer and 87% of Frears women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frears were General Labourer and Certificater Assistant Teacher.

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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

  • Coal Hewer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Certificater Assistant Teacher
    14%

What Frears family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Frears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frears 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Frears. 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 57 military records available for the last name Frears. For the veterans among your Frears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frears lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Frears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Frears in 1965 was 67, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frears 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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