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Feregan Family History

Feregan 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: O'regan, Bergan, Regan, Keegan, Mehegan, Deegan, Cregan, Meegan

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Where is the Feregan family from?

You can see how Feregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feregan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feregan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Feregan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feregan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Feregan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Feregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feregan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Feregan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feregan. For the veterans among your Feregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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