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Fogay Family History

Fogay 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: Fogal, Gay, Fogg, Fagan, Fay, Cogan, Koga, Logan, Foran, Wogan

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Where is the Fogay family from?

You can see how Fogay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fogay families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Fogay family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogay's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fogay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fogay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fogay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fogay. For the veterans among your Fogay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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