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Ferons Family History

Ferons 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: Ferone, Ferns, Heron, Fergus, Ferron, Peron, Verona, Irons, Hirons

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Where is the Ferons family from?

You can see how Ferons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferons family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferons families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Ferons families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ferons's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Ferons families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Ferons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferons 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ferons. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ferons. For the veterans among your Ferons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferons lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ferons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ferons in 1972 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferons 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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