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Featherson Family History

Featherson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Featherstone with loss of -t-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Featherson family from?

You can see how Featherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Featherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Featherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Featherson families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Featherson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Featherson families in 1911.
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What did your Featherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Featherson. 100% of Featherson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Featherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Featherson 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Featherson. 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 219 military records available for the last name Featherson. For the veterans among your Featherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Featherson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Featherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Featherson in 1956 was 40, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Featherson 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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