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Frguson Family History

Frguson 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, Fuson, Freson, Cruson, Franson, Fergason, Frison, Fergusson

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Where is the Frguson family from?

You can see how Frguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frguson family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Frguson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Frguson family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frguson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Frguson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Frguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frguson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Frguson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frguson. For the veterans among your Frguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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