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Origins of the Fewster surname

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About the Fewsters

We have a total number of 6285 records for people with the last name Fewster.

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Where do most Fewsters live?

In 1921, most Fewsters lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Fewsters

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,880 records for the Fewster surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Fewsters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Fewsters.

What are the most common Fewster first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Fewster family members

Common jobs for Fewsters

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

Common Female occupations for Fewsters in 1921
Dressmaker

33

Laundress

20

Charwoman

17

Domestic Servant

16

Dress Maker

13

Common Male occupations for Fewsters in 1921
Bricklayer

30

Coal Miner

25

Carpenter

21

Farmer

21

Joiner

20

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