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Furgeson Family History

Furgeson Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: altered form of Scottish Ferguson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furgeson family from?

You can see how Furgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furgeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Furgeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Furgeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furgeson families in 1891.
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What did your Furgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furgeson. 26% of Furgeson men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Furgeson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furgeson were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 561 immigration records available for the last name Furgeson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Furgeson. For the veterans among your Furgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgeson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Furgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furgeson in 1951 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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