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Ferynson Family History

Ferynson 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: Bernson, Berenson, Franson, Ferguson, Fergason, Ferson, Fergeson

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Where is the Ferynson family from?

You can see how Ferynson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferynson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ferynson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Ferynson families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferynson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ferynson families in 1891.
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What did your Ferynson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Asst Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferynson. 100% of Ferynson women worked as an Asst Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Asst Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ferynson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferynson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ferynson. 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 Ferynson. For the veterans among your Ferynson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferynson

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