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Fergar Family History

Fergar 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: Ferger, Felgar, Ferrar, Berger, Fergus, Melgar, Vergara, Merhar

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Where is the Fergar family from?

You can see how Fergar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergar family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Fergar families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Fergar families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fergar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fergar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Fergar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fergar. 100% of Fergar men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Fergar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Fergar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fergar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fergar. For the veterans among your Fergar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergar lifespan?

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