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Fergison Family History

Fergison 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: Ferguson, Fergason, Fergeson, Nerison, Meggison, Herbison, Bergson

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Where is the Fergison family from?

You can see how Fergison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fergison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Fergison families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Fergison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fergison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fergison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fergison. 42% of Fergison men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Fergison women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fergison were Salesman and Farmer. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fergison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergison 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Fergison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 346 military records available for the last name Fergison. For the veterans among your Fergison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fergison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fergison in 1966 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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