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Fearins Family History

Fearins 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: Fearing, Feagins, Farina, Fehring, Mearns, Ferris, Fearon, Farin

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Where is the Fearins family from?

You can see how Fearins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fearins family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fearins's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Fearins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fearins ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fearins ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Fearins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fearins. 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 80 military records available for the last name Fearins. For the veterans among your Fearins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fearins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fearins in 1964 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

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