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Furgurson Family History

Furgurson 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: Furgerson, Ferguson, Fergusson, Furgeson, Furgason, Fergerson

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Where is the Furgurson family from?

You can see how Furgurson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgurson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furgurson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Furgurson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Furgurson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furgurson families in 1891.
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What did your Furgurson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furgurson. 59% of Furgurson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Linotyper
    17%

What Furgurson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furgurson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgurson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Furgurson. 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 391 military records available for the last name Furgurson. For the veterans among your Furgurson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgurson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Furgurson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Furgurson in 1967 was 23, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furgurson 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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