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Feterson Family History

Feterson 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: Peterson, Reierson, Enerson, Otterson, Severson, Fenderson, Peerson

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Where is the Feterson family from?

You can see how Feterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feterson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Feterson families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Feterson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Feterson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feterson. 100% of Feterson men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Feterson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Feterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feterson 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Feterson. 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 110 military records available for the last name Feterson. For the veterans among your Feterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feterson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Feterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Feterson in 1976 was 72, and 75 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feterson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feterson 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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