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Fewson Family History

Fewson 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: Hewson, Newson, Ferson, Benson, Elson, Fenton, Felton, Nelson, Person

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Where is the Fewson family from?

You can see how Fewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Fewson families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fewson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fewson families in 1880.
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What did your Fewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fewson. 64% of Fewson 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    11%
  • Domestic Duties work On Farm
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewson 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Fewson. 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 124 military records available for the last name Fewson. For the veterans among your Fewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fewson in 1971 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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