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Fergate Family History

Fergate 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: Redgate, Legate, Ferrante, Frate, Fugate, Ferrare, Ferge, Agate

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Where is the Fergate family from?

You can see how Fergate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fergate family living in Idaho. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fergate's in USA. Idaho and 2 other states had the highest population of Fergate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Fergate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fergate. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fergate. For the veterans among your Fergate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fergate

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