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Origins of the Feary surname

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About the Fearys

We have a total number of 2507 records for people with the last name Feary.

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Where do most Fearys live?

In 1921, most Fearys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Fearys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,110 records for the Feary surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Fearys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Feary first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Fearys

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

Common Female occupations for Fearys in 1921
Laundress

7

General Servant

6

Domestic Servant

5

Dressmaker

5

At School

4

Common Male occupations for Fearys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

21

Carpenter

19

Farm Labourer

15

General Labourer

12

Farmer

9

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