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Firguson Family History

Firguson 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: Ferguson, Fergason, Fergusson, Furgeson, Furgason, Fergeson, Fargason

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Where is the Firguson family from?

You can see how Firguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firguson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Firguson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Firguson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Firguson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Firguson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firguson 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 Firguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tool Setter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Firguson. 100% of Firguson women worked as a Tool Setter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tool Setter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Firguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firguson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Firguson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Firguson. For the veterans among your Firguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firguson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Firguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Firguson in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firguson 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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