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Farguharson Family History

Farguharson 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: Farquharson, Fargason, Farquhar, Ferguson, Fergason, Fergusson

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Where is the Farguharson family from?

You can see how Farguharson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farguharson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farguharson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Farguharson families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Farguharson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farguharson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farguharson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farguharson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farguharson. 80% of Farguharson 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
    80%
  • Machinist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farguharson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farguharson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farguharson. 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 417 military records available for the last name Farguharson. For the veterans among your Farguharson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farguharson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Farguharson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farguharson in 1965 was 78, and 97 in 2000.

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