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Pherguson Family History

Pherguson 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, Pherson, Person, Pierson, Herson, Peerson, Persson

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Where is the Pherguson family from?

You can see how Pherguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pherguson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pherguson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pherguson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pherguson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pherguson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Pherguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pherguson 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 immigration records available for the last name Pherguson. 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 military records available for the last name Pherguson. For the veterans among your Pherguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pherguson lifespan?

Average Pherguson life expectancy in 1999 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pherguson 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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