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Fearer Family History

Fearer Name 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: Ferrer, Feurer, Searer, Bearer, Beaver, Felber, Fraser, Farmer

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Where is the Fearer family from?

You can see how Fearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fearer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fearer families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fearer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fearer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearer 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 Fearer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fearer. 27% of Fearer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fearer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fearer were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearer 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Fearer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Fearer. For the veterans among your Fearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fearer in 1960 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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