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Foge Family History

Foge 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: Loge, Fogg, Forge, Voge, Boge, Fuge, Foye, Hoge, Fogt, Fode

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Where is the Foge family from?

You can see how Foge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Foge family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foge's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Foge families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foge 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 Foge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foge. 100% of Foge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Foge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foge 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Foge. 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 268 military records available for the last name Foge. For the veterans among your Foge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foge lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Foge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foge in 1957 was 55, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foge 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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