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Ferkison Family History

Ferkison 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: Nerison, Berkson, Herbison, Ferguson, Fergason, Frison, Ferson

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Where is the Ferkison family from?

You can see how Ferkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferkison family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ferkison families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferkison's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ferkison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ferkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferkison 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 Ferkison. 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 Ferkison. For the veterans among your Ferkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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