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![Show Contents]() Ferron History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Irish surname Ferron is an Anglicization of a few different Gaelic names, such as "Ó Faracháin," "Ó Fearáin," and "Ó Forannáin." Early Origins of the Ferron familyThe surname Ferron was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel. Early History of the Ferron familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ferron research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ferron History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ferron Spelling VariationsThe Middle Ages saw a great number of spelling variations for surnames common to the Irish landscape. One reason for these variations is the fact that surnames were not rigidly fixed by this period. The following variations for the name Ferron were encountered in the archives: Fearon, Feron, Feran, Farren and others. Early Notables of the Ferron familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ferron Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ferron World RankingIn the United States, the name Ferron is the 18,235th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Ferron is ranked the 992nd most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Ferron is the 1,461st popular surname with an estimated 3,977 people with that name. 3
 Ferron migration to the United States | + |
A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Ferron name:
Ferron Settlers in United States in the 16th Century- Juan Ferron, who arrived in New Spain in 1569 with his wife Antonia Ortiz and two children
Ferron Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Marguerite Ferron married Guillaume Bertrand in America in 1671
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- W. E. Ferron, American politician, Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1919-21; Defeated, 1921 4
- John C. Ferron, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1908 4
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