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Ferdinandson Family History

Ferdinandson 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: Ferdinand, Fernando, Erlandson, Fernandez, Ferrando, Fernandes

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Where is the Ferdinandson family from?

You can see how Ferdinandson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdinandson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferdinandson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ferdinandson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferdinandson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ferdinandson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ferdinandson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdinandson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ferdinandson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ferdinandson. For the veterans among your Ferdinandson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdinandson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Ferdinandson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ferdinandson in 1973 was 89, and 57 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdinandson 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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