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Fergusen Family History

Fergusen 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, Fergus, Fergen, Fergason, Bergesen, Fergusson, Fergeson

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Where is the Fergusen family from?

You can see how Fergusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergusen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fergusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Fergusen families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Fergusen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fergusen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergusen 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 Fergusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fergusen. 34% of Fergusen men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Fergusen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fergusen were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
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What Fergusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fergusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergusen 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 Fergusen. 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 260 military records available for the last name Fergusen. For the veterans among your Fergusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergusen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fergusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fergusen in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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