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Fargerson Family History

Fargerson 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: Furgerson, Fergerson, Margeson, Bergerson, Fogerson, Bargeron

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Where is the Fargerson family from?

You can see how Fargerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fargerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Fargerson families living in Fife. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fargerson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fargerson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fargerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fargerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fargerson. 35% of Fargerson men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fargerson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fargerson were Locomotive Engineer and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fargerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargerson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Fargerson. 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 90 military records available for the last name Fargerson. For the veterans among your Fargerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargerson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Fargerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fargerson in 1978 was 93, and 67 in 2002.

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