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Ferfuson Family History

Ferfuson 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, Fergason, Fergusson, Ferson, Fergeson, Person, Fergus

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Where is the Ferfuson family from?

You can see how Ferfuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferfuson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferfuson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 17 Ferfuson families living in Perthshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ferfuson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ferfuson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferfuson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Ferfuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferfuson 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 Ferfuson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ferfuson. For the veterans among your Ferfuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferfuson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ferfuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ferfuson in 1963 was 77, and 33 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferfuson 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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