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Fersuson Family History

Fersuson 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, Persson, Fergason, Fergusson, Ferson, Fergeson, Person

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Where is the Fersuson family from?

You can see how Fersuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersuson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Fersuson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fersuson family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Fersuson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Fersuson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Fersuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersuson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fersuson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fersuson. For the veterans among your Fersuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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