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Ferghuson Family History

Ferghuson 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, Fergeson, Fergerson, Fergus, Jergenson

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Where is the Ferghuson family from?

You can see how Ferghuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferghuson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferghuson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferghuson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ferghuson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ferghuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferghuson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ferghuson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ferghuson. For the veterans among your Ferghuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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