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Fougerat Family History

Fougerat 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: Fougere, Fodera, Fonger, Joubert, Loughran, Fugett, Folger, Faubert

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Where is the Fougerat family from?

You can see how Fougerat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fougerat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fougerat families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fougerat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fougerat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fougerat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fougerat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fougerat. 100% of Fougerat women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Fougerat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fougerat 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fougerat. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fougerat. For the veterans among your Fougerat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fougerat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fougerat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fougerat in 1966 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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