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Furgeson Family History

Furgeson Name Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: altered form of Scottish Ferguson .

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


Similar surnames: Furgerson, Furgason, Fergason, Fergeson, Fargason, Fergusson

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Where is the Furgeson family from?

You can see how Furgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furgeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Furgeson families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Furgeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furgeson families in 1911.
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What did your Furgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Furgeson. 58% of Furgeson men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Miner
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 561 immigration records available for the last name Furgeson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Furgeson. For the veterans among your Furgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgeson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Furgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furgeson in 1951 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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