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Fergieson Family History

Fergieson 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: Fergeson, Ferguson, Fergason, Fergusson, Furgeson, Frieson, Bergeson

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Where is the Fergieson family from?

You can see how Fergieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergieson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Fergieson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Fergieson families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fergieson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fergieson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Fergieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergieson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fergieson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fergieson. For the veterans among your Fergieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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