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Fargon Family History

Fargon 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: Faron, Farson, Farron, Fargo, Baron, Parson, Farren, Caron, Fagan

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Where is the Fargon family from?

You can see how Fargon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fargon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Fargon families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fargon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fargon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fargon. 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 33 military records available for the last name Fargon. For the veterans among your Fargon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fargon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fargon in 1967 was 72, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fargon 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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