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Ferguson Family History
Ferguson Genealogy & Family TreeFerguson is a Scottish name first found in Galloway, Scotland, from the 12th Century, where they descended from the Lord of Galloway, Fergus. The name means “son of Fergus” from the Gaelic fear and gus, which mean “courageous man.” It is the 34th most common name in Scotland. Roots for the name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Dulcius ex asperis which means “sweeter after difficulties.”
Other spellings include “MacFergus,” “Fergesen,” “Fergerson,” “Fergersen,” “Fergusson,” “Furgusun,” “Farguson,” “Fargusson,” “Farguson,” and “Fargerson.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Untraceable, The Class), American songwriter and record producer Bob Ferguson, American astronaut Captain Christopher J. Ferguson, Canadian actor Colin Ferguson (Eureka, Because I Said So, The Opposite of Sex), and Scottish talk show host Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson). The first Ferguson to come to America was Elizabeth Ferguson in Massachusetts in 1630.
Ferguson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Isabel Ferguson -- --, 1703 December 0, 1780
- Walter Ferguson -- --, 1650 April 0, 1728 Scotland
- John Ferguson -- --, 1619 May 30, 1662
- Rachel Ferguson -- --, 1725 October 18, 1791
- James Ferguson -- --, 1715 October 21, 1788 Virginia
Ferguson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William E Ferguson -- --, 1736 December 0, 1782
- Walter Ferguson -- --, 1620 June 29, 1692 Scotland
- John Ferguson -- --, 1833 December 0, 1911
- Samuel Ferguson -- --, 1801 December 0, 1865
- Samuel Ferguson -- --, 1732 March 26, 1815
