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Merguson Family History

Merguson 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, Merson, Margeson, Meggison, Bergson, Fergason, Markuson

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Where is the Merguson family from?

You can see how Merguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merguson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merguson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Merguson family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Merguson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Merguson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Merguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merguson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Merguson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Merguson. For the veterans among your Merguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merguson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Merguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merguson in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merguson 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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