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Furguson Family History

Furguson Surname Meaning

see Ferguson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Furguson family from?

You can see how Furguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furguson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furguson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Furguson families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Furguson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furguson families in 1891.
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What did your Furguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Skilled Turner fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furguson. 100% of Furguson men worked as a Skilled Turner fitter and 100% of Furguson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Skilled Turner fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Furguson. For the veterans among your Furguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furguson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Furguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furguson in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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