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Fergas Family History

Fergas 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: Fergus, Ergas, Farkas, Frias, Verges, Ferraz, Vargas, Zervas, Berges

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Where is the Fergas family from?

You can see how Fergas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fergas families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Fergas families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fergas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fergas families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Fergas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergas 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fergas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fergas. For the veterans among your Fergas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergas lifespan?

Average Fergas life expectancy in 1994 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergas 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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