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Fereance Family History

Fereance 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: Ference, France, Terrance, Ferrante, Ferenc, Ferencz, Hermance

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Where is the Fereance family from?

You can see how Fereance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fereance family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fereance families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fereance family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fereance's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fereance families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fereance 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 36 census records available for the last name Fereance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fereance 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fereance. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fereance. For the veterans among your Fereance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fereance lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Fereance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fereance in 1968 was 61, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fereance 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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