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Foegen Family History

Foegen 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: Bogen, Morgen, Forge, Fiegel, Boegel, Boege, Regen, Fossen, Fieger

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Where is the Foegen family from?

You can see how Foegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Foegen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foegen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foegen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foegen. 100% of Foegen 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 237 census records available for the last name Foegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foegen 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 Foegen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Foegen. For the veterans among your Foegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foegen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Foegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Foegen in 1961 was 56, and 93 in 2003.

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