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Federson Family History

Federson 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: Fenderson, Pederson, Anderson, Enderson, Peterson, Reierson

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Where is the Federson family from?

You can see how Federson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Federson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Federson families living in Nebraska. This was about 30% of all the recorded Federson's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Federson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federson 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 Federson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Federson. 62% of Federson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Federson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Federson were Bookkeeper and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Federson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federson 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Federson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Federson. For the veterans among your Federson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Federson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Federson in 1973 was 86, and 47 in 1989.

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