Origins of the Fearnley surname
About the Fearnleys
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Interesting facts about Fearnley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fearnley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
What are the most common Fearnley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Fearnleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fearnleys in 1921
Worsted Weaver
67
Worsted Spinner
61
Dressmaker
55
Cotton Weaver
50
Living On Own Means
41
Common male occupations for Fearnleys in 1921
Coal Miner
138
Stone Mason
67
Joiner
62
Coal Miner Hewer
54
General Labourer
44
