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Fargeon Family History

Fargeon Surname 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: Farren, Surgeon, Margeson, Fergen, Bargen, Faron, Farson, Turgeon

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Where is the Fargeon family from?

You can see how Fargeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargeon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fargeon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargeon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fargeon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Fargeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargeon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fargeon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fargeon. For the veterans among your Fargeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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