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Furgason Name Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: altered form of Scottish Ferguson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Furgeson, Fergason, Fargason, Furgerson, Fergeson, Fergusson, Frieson

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Where is the Furgason family from?

You can see how Furgason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furgason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Furgason families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Furgason's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Furgason families in 1891.
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What did your Furgason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furgason. 26% of Furgason men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Furgason women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furgason were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Furgason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgason 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Furgason. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furgason. For the veterans among your Furgason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgason lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Furgason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Furgason in 1942 was 43, and 60 in 2004.

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