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Fergensen Family History

Fergensen Name 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: Morgensen, Jorgensen, Jergenson, Juergensen, Jurgensen, Bergesen

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Where is the Fergensen family from?

You can see how Fergensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergensen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fergensen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fergensen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fergensen families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fergensen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Fergensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergensen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Fergensen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 military records available for the last name Fergensen. For the veterans among your Fergensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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