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Feron Family History

Feron Name Meaning

see Ferron . see Fearon .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Heron, Ferron, Peron, Fero, Fearon, Fern, Geron, Ferone, Beron, Fron

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Where is the Feron family from?

You can see how Feron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Feron families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Feron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Feron families in 1911.
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What did your Feron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Feron. 50% of Feron men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Feron women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feron were Farming and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Feron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feron 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Feron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 397 military records available for the last name Feron. For the veterans among your Feron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feron in 1962 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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