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Fergen Family History

Fergen Surname Meaning

German: probably a shortened form of a compound name such as Fergenheinz ‘Henry (son) of the ferryman’ (see Ferg).

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


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Where is the Fergen family from?

You can see how Fergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fergen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Fergen families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Fergen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fergen families in 1911.
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What did your Fergen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fergen. 27% of Fergen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fergen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fergen were Machinist and School Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Fergen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergen 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Fergen. 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 170 military records available for the last name Fergen. For the veterans among your Fergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fergen in 1966 was 82, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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