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Furgesher Family History

Furgesher 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: Nungesser, Flesher, Burgener, Friesner, Frasher, Surgener, Forrester

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Where is the Furgesher family from?

You can see how Furgesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgesher family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Furgesher families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Furgesher's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Furgesher families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Furgesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgesher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furgesher. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Furgesher. For the veterans among your Furgesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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