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Fewer Family History

Fewer 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: Feuer, Ewer, Feher, Feder, Feger, Lewer, Feser, Flower, Beer, Peter

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Where is the Fewer family from?

You can see how Fewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fewer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Fewer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fewer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Fewer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fewer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fewer. 72% of Fewer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewer 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Fewer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fewer. For the veterans among your Fewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fewer in 1954 was 56, and 48 in 2004.

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