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Ferguso Family History

Ferguso 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: Fergus, Ferguson, Fergason, Fergusson, Fergeson, Caruso, Sergio

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Where is the Ferguso family from?

You can see how Ferguso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferguso family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Ferguso families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there were 2 Ferguso families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferguso's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ferguso families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Ferguso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferguso 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ferguso. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ferguso. For the veterans among your Ferguso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferguso lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Ferguso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ferguso in 1972 was 81, and 81 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferguso 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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