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Fameson Family History

Fameson 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: Jameson, Samson, Faison, Sampson, Hampson, Ramson, Cameron, Dameron

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Where is the Fameson family from?

You can see how Fameson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fameson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Fameson families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Fameson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Fameson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fameson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fameson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fameson. 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 Fameson. For the veterans among your Fameson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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