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Fergerson Family History

Fergerson Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: variant of Ferguson.

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


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Where is the Fergerson family from?

You can see how Fergerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fergerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 371 Fergerson families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fergerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fergerson families in 1911.
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What did your Fergerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fergerson. 76% of Fergerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fergerson women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    76%
  • Blacksmith
    11%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farmers Son
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Fergerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergerson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fergerson. 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 Fergerson. For the veterans among your Fergerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergerson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fergerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fergerson in 1944 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fergerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergerson 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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