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Fugh Family History

Fugh 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: Hugh, Fuge, Rugh, Pugh, Bugh, Ough, Fu, Rush, Haugh, Fogg

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Where is the Fugh family from?

You can see how Fugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fugh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Fugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugh. 35% of Fugh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fugh women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugh were Clerk and School 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugh 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Fugh. 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 280 military records available for the last name Fugh. For the veterans among your Fugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fugh in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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