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Fefferson Family History

Fefferson 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: Efferson, Jefferson, Hefferon, Fenderson, Fergerson, Enderson

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Where is the Fefferson family from?

You can see how Fefferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fefferson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fefferson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fefferson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fefferson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fefferson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fefferson 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 24 census records available for the last name Fefferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fefferson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fefferson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fefferson. For the veterans among your Fefferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fefferson lifespan?

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