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Furgerson Family History

Furgerson Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: altered form of Scottish Ferguson.

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


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Where is the Furgerson family from?

You can see how Furgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furgerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Furgerson families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Furgerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furgerson families in 1891.
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What did your Furgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furgerson. 100% of Furgerson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Furgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgerson 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Furgerson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Furgerson. For the veterans among your Furgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgerson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Furgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Furgerson in 1957 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furgerson 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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