Origins of the Ferson surname

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    In 1921, most Fersons lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Ferson first names?

    James

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Fersons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Fersons in 1921

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Dress Maker

    1

    Fallow Chandler

    1

    General Domes Serv

    1

    General Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Fersons in 1921

    Ship Carpenter

    3

    General Labourer

    2

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    1

    A B Sailor

    1

    Ab Seaman

    1

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