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Derguson Family History

Derguson Surname 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: Ferguson, Bergson, Fergason, Fergusson, Bergeson, Fergeson, Person

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Where is the Derguson family from?

You can see how Derguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derguson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Derguson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Derguson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derguson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Derguson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Derguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derguson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Derguson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Derguson. For the veterans among your Derguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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