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Forguson Family History

Forguson 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: Ferguson, Forson, Borgeson, Fergason, Fergusson, Fortson, Furgeson

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Where is the Forguson family from?

You can see how Forguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forguson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forguson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 54 Forguson families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Forguson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forguson families in 1891.
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What did your Forguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forguson. 62% of Forguson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Forguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forguson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forguson. 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 406 military records available for the last name Forguson. For the veterans among your Forguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forguson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Forguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forguson in 1967 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forguson 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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