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Origins of the Fearnhead surname

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Where do most Fearnheads live?

In 1921, most Fearnheads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Fearnheads

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,280 records for the Fearnhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Fearnheads most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Fearnhead first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Fearnheads

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fearnheads in 1921
Cotton Weaver

15

Cotton Winder

6

Dressmaker

4

Handloom Weaver Silk

4

House Keeper

4

Common Male occupations for Fearnheads in 1921
Mate

19

Yeoman

11

A B

7

Ab

6

Mariner

6

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