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Fergnson Family History

Fergnson 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: Ferguson, Fergason, Fergeson, Bernson, Berenson, Jergenson, Franson

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Where is the Fergnson family from?

You can see how Fergnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergnson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fergnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Fergnson families living in Tennessee. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fergnson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fergnson families in 1880.
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What did your Fergnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fergnson. 40% of Fergnson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fergnson women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Fergnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergnson 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Fergnson. 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 86 military records available for the last name Fergnson. For the veterans among your Fergnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergnson lifespan?

Average Fergnson life expectancy in 1977 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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