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Feranson Family History

Feranson 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: Franson, Branson, Ranson, Evanson, Bernson, Berenson, Goranson

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Where is the Feranson family from?

You can see how Feranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feranson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feranson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Feranson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feranson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feranson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feranson 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 Feranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feranson. 100% of Feranson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Feranson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Feranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feranson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Feranson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Feranson. For the veterans among your Feranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feranson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feranson 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 Feranson

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