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Ferson Family History

Ferson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish and English Pherson.

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


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Where is the Ferson family from?

You can see how Ferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 58 Ferson families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ferson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ferson families in 1911.
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What did your Ferson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contracteur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferson. 34% of Ferson men worked as a Contracteur.

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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

  • Contracteur
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Marchande
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferson 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Ferson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferson. For the veterans among your Ferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferson in 1961 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferson 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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