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Feton Family History

Feton 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: Fenton, Felton, Seton, Alton, Heron, Leon, Orton, Seaton, Elton

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Where is the Feton family from?

You can see how Feton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Feton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Feton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feton 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Feton. 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 51 military records available for the last name Feton. For the veterans among your Feton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Feton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Feton in 1968 was 92, and 97 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feton 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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