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Fagerson Family History

Fagerson 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: Fogerson, Ingerson, Lageson, Akerson, Segerson, Fogelson, Farson

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Where is the Fagerson family from?

You can see how Fagerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fagerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Fagerson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagerson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fagerson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Fagerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagerson. 36% of Fagerson men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Fagerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Fagerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagerson 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Fagerson. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fagerson. For the veterans among your Fagerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagerson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fagerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fagerson in 1969 was 97, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagerson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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