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Ferghson Family History

Ferghson 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, Fergeson, Bergson, Fergusson, Furgeson, Ferson

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Where is the Ferghson family from?

You can see how Ferghson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferghson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Ferghson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ferghson families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferghson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ferghson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ferghson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferghson 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ferghson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ferghson. For the veterans among your Ferghson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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