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Farguson Family History

Farguson Surname Meaning

see Ferguson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farguson family from?

You can see how Farguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farguson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farguson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Farguson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Farguson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Farguson families in 1891.
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What did your Farguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farguson. 100% of Farguson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farguson. 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 568 military records available for the last name Farguson. For the veterans among your Farguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farguson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Farguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farguson in 1969 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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