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Fargarson Family History

Fargarson 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: Fargason, Fergason, Furgason, Furgerson, Fergerson, Vargason

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Where is the Fargarson family from?

You can see how Fargarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargarson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fargarson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Fargarson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargarson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fargarson families in 1861.
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What did your Fargarson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Fargarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargarson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fargarson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fargarson. For the veterans among your Fargarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargarson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fargarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fargarson in 1970 was 44, and 58 in 2000.

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