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Fogue Family History

Fogue 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: Bogue, Hogue, Logue, Fogus, Pogue, Fogle, Forgue, Loge, Fosse, Fogg

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Where is the Fogue family from?

You can see how Fogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fogue families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fogue's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fogue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fogue. 100% of Fogue men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Fogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogue 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fogue. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fogue. For the veterans among your Fogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogue lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fogue in 1966 was 85, and 68 in 2001.

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