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Fergin Family History

Fergin 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: Bergin, Ferrin, Fermin, Fergen, Wergin, Vergin, Feagin, Berlin

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Where is the Fergin family from?

You can see how Fergin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fergin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fergin family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fergin's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Fergin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fergin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fergin. 50% of Fergin men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Fergin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Fergin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergin 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Fergin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fergin. For the veterans among your Fergin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Fergin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fergin in 1958 was 31, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fergin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergin 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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