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Fergonson Family History

Fergonson 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: Jergenson, Ferguson, Fergason, Fergusson, Fergeson, Fergerson

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Where is the Fergonson family from?

You can see how Fergonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergonson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fergonson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Fergonson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fergonson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fergonson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Fergonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergonson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fergonson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fergonson. For the veterans among your Fergonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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