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Freguson Family History

Freguson 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: Freson, Gregson, Ferguson, Fregoso, Greason, Presson, Fragoso, Remson

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Where is the Freguson family from?

You can see how Freguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freguson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Freguson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Freguson families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Freguson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Freguson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freguson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freguson. 43% of Freguson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Freguson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freguson were Superintendent and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Superintendent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Freguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freguson 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Freguson. 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 152 military records available for the last name Freguson. For the veterans among your Freguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freguson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Freguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freguson in 1971 was 80, and 87 in 2001.

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