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Fergile Family History

Fergile 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: Forgie, Ergle, Cargile, Pertile, Feagle, Ferrie, Ferge, Ferrill

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Where is the Fergile family from?

You can see how Fergile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergile family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fergile family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fergile's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fergile families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Fergile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergile 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fergile. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fergile. For the veterans among your Fergile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergile lifespan?

Average Fergile life expectancy in 1993 was 51 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 Fergile 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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