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Federation Family History

Federation 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: Alderton, Leverton, Edgerton, Feuerstein, Anderton, Everton

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Where is the Federation family from?

You can see how Federation families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federation family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Federation family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Federation's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Federation families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federation 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 Federation ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Federation. 100% of Federation men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Federation family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Federation. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federation 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Federation. 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 40 military records available for the last name Federation. For the veterans among your Federation ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federation lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Federation life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Federation in 1973 was 76, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federation 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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