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Fergman Family History

Fergman 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: Ferdman, Bergman, Ferman, German, Forman, Herdman, Berman, Farman

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Where is the Fergman family from?

You can see how Fergman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fergman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Fergman family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fergman's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fergman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Fergman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fergman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fergman. For the veterans among your Fergman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergman 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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