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Fargason Family History

Fargason Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ferguson.

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


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Where is the Fargason family from?

You can see how Fargason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fargason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Fargason families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fargason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fargason families in 1891.
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What did your Fargason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fargason. 50% of Fargason men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fargason women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fargason were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer Day
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fargason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargason 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Fargason. 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 367 military records available for the last name Fargason. For the veterans among your Fargason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fargason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fargason in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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