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Fedfern Family History

Fedfern 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: Redfern, Fedder, Feder, Feffer, Fedders, Redfearn, Fedler, Heffern

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Where is the Fedfern family from?

You can see how Fedfern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedfern family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fedfern families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedfern's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fedfern families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fedfern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedfern 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fedfern. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fedfern. For the veterans among your Fedfern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedfern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedfern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedfern

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