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Ferenson Family History

Ferenson 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: Berenson, Sorenson, Bernson, Benenson, Jergenson, Erekson, Freson

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Where is the Ferenson family from?

You can see how Ferenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ferenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ferenson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ferenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ferenson families in 1891.
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What did your Ferenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferenson. 100% of Ferenson women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ferenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferenson 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 Ferenson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ferenson. For the veterans among your Ferenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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