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Fergeson Family History

Fergeson Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: variant of Ferguson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fergeson family from?

You can see how Fergeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fergeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Fergeson families living in Northumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fergeson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fergeson families in 1891.
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What did your Fergeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fergeson. 21% of Fergeson men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Fergeson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fergeson were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fergeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergeson 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Fergeson. 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 579 military records available for the last name Fergeson. For the veterans among your Fergeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergeson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fergeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fergeson in 1958 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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