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Feathson Family History

Feathson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beatson, Mathson, Seaton, Fenton, Felton, Feather, Faison, Heaton

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Where is the Feathson family from?

You can see how Feathson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feathson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Feathson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Feathson family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feathson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Feathson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Feathson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feathson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Feathson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Feathson. For the veterans among your Feathson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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