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Fargaharson Family History

Fargaharson Name 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: Farquharson, Fargason, Abrahamson, Fergason, Furgason, Furgerson

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Where is the Fargaharson family from?

You can see how Fargaharson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargaharson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Fargaharson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fargaharson family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fargaharson's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Fargaharson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fargaharson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Fargaharson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargaharson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fargaharson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fargaharson. For the veterans among your Fargaharson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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