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Farganus Family History

Farganus 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: Gurganus, Fagan, Magnus, Farman, Farkas, Fergus, Maugans, Farrand

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Where is the Farganus family from?

You can see how Farganus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farganus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farganus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Farganus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Farganus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farganus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farganus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farganus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Farganus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farganus 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 Farganus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Farganus. For the veterans among your Farganus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farganus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Farganus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farganus in 1970 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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