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Ferdon Family History

Ferdon Surname Meaning

Altered form under American Dutch influence in New Netherland of French Verdon.

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


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Where is the Ferdon family from?

You can see how Ferdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ferdon families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferdon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferdon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferdon. 28% of Ferdon men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Ferdon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferdon were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ferdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferdon 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Ferdon. 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 986 military records available for the last name Ferdon. For the veterans among your Ferdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferdon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ferdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ferdon in 1949 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferdon 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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