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Fedson Family History

Fedson 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: Edson, Ferson, Benson, Elson, Fenton, Felton, Nelson, Person, Melson

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Where is the Fedson family from?

You can see how Fedson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fedson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fedson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fedson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Fedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fedson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fedson. For the veterans among your Fedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Fedson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fedson in 1969 was 67, and 24 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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