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Fergie Family History

Fergie Surname Meaning

from a pet form of the Gaelic personal name Fearghus (see Fergus).alternatively from a reduced form of Ferguson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fergie family from?

You can see how Fergie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fergie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Fergie families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fergie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fergie families in 1891.
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What did your Fergie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fergie. 50% of Fergie men worked as a Joiner Retired and 100% of Fergie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner Retired
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fergie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergie 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Fergie. 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 240 military records available for the last name Fergie. For the veterans among your Fergie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fergie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fergie in 1963 was 88, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergie 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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