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Farguherson Family History

Farguherson 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: Farquharson, Furgerson, Fergerson, Margeson, Brotherson, Raulerson

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Where is the Farguherson family from?

You can see how Farguherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farguherson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Farguherson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Farguherson families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Farguherson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Farguherson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Farguherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farguherson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Farguherson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Farguherson. For the veterans among your Farguherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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