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Origins of the Furguson surname

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Where do most Furgusons live?

In 1921, most Furgusons lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Furgusons

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,600 records for the Furguson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Furgusons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Furguson first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Furgusons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Furgusons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

10

Laundress

8

Living On Own Means

8

Servant

7

Annuitant

5

Common Male occupations for Furgusons in 1921
Locksmith

21

Coal Miner

6

Master

6

Porter

5

At Home

4

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