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Ferensen Family History

Ferensen 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: Ference, Berenson, Evensen, Bernsen, Berendsen, Sorensen, Lorensen

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Where is the Ferensen family from?

You can see how Ferensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferensen family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Ferensen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferensen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ferensen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ferensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferensen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ferensen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ferensen. For the veterans among your Ferensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferensen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Ferensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ferensen in 1969 was 67, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferensen 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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