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Fevson Family History

Fevson Name 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: Ferson, Benson, Elson, Fenton, Felton, Nelson, Person, Melson, Faison

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Where is the Fevson family from?

You can see how Fevson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fevson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Fevson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fevson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fevson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Fevson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fevson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Fevson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fevson. For the veterans among your Fevson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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