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Ferrason Family History

Ferrason 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: Fergason, Ferron, Ferran, Ferraro, Ferguson, Fenlason, Ferson

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Where is the Ferrason family from?

You can see how Ferrason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferrason families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ferrason family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferrason's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ferrason families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ferrason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrason 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ferrason. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferrason. For the veterans among your Ferrason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrason 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrason

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