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Fersen Family History

Fersen 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: Ferren, Felsen, Fergen, Ferson, Farren, Eisen, Elsen, Herren, Person

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Where is the Fersen family from?

You can see how Fersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fersen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fersen family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fersen's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Fersen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fersen 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 153 census records available for the last name Fersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersen 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Fersen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fersen. For the veterans among your Fersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fersen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Fersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fersen in 1982 was 80, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fersen 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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