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Fogard Family History

Fogard Surname 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: Bogard, Sogard, Figard, Foard, Hogard, Ford, Howard, Agard, Legard

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Where is the Fogard family from?

You can see how Fogard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fogard families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fogard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Fogard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fogard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Fogard. For the veterans among your Fogard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Fogard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fogard in 1959 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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