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Fearnow Family History

Fearnow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fernau or of Virnau (also Viernow) a habitational name from Viernau in Thuringia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fearnow family from?

You can see how Fearnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fearnow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fearnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Fearnow families living in West Virginia. This was about 68% of all the recorded Fearnow's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Fearnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fearnow 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 Fearnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fearnow. 28% of Fearnow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fearnow women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fearnow were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Fearnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Fearnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fearnow 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fearnow. 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 242 military records available for the last name Fearnow. For the veterans among your Fearnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fearnow lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fearnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fearnow in 1949 was 33, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fearnow 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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