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Fergusson Family History

Fergusson Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ferguson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fergusson family from?

You can see how Fergusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergusson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fergusson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 151 Fergusson families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fergusson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fergusson families in 1891.
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What did your Fergusson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fergusson. 18% of Fergusson men worked as a Police Constable and 72% of Fergusson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fergusson were Clerk Insurance Co and Nurse.

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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

  • Police Constable
    18%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Knitted Fabric Finisher Heavy Worker
    9%
  • Clerk Insurance Co
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Nurse
    2%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Fergusson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergusson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Fergusson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fergusson. For the veterans among your Fergusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergusson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fergusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fergusson in 1962 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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