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Ferquson Family History

Ferquson 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, Ferson, Fergeson, Person, Fergus

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Where is the Ferquson family from?

You can see how Ferquson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferquson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferquson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ferquson family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 1% of all the recorded Ferquson's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ferquson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferquson 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 Ferquson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferquson. 100% of Ferquson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferquson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferquson 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Ferquson. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ferquson. For the veterans among your Ferquson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferquson lifespan?

Average Ferquson life expectancy in 1996 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferquson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferquson 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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