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Origins of the Featherson surname

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About the Feathersons

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Where do most Feathersons live?

In 1921, most Feathersons lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Feathersons

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We have 216 records for the Featherson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Feathersons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Featherson first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Feathersons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Feathersons in 1921
Annuitant

2

House Keeper

2

Charwoman

1

Domestic Servant

1

Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for Feathersons in 1921
Farmer's Son

6

Agricultural Labourer

3

Farm Labourer

3

Cooks

2

Farm Hands

2

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