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Fogie Family History

Fogie 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: Bogie, Forgie, Logie, Fogle, Loge, Fosse, Fogg, Force, Foyle, Bogle

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Where is the Fogie family from?

You can see how Fogie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fogie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fogie families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fogie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fogie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogie 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 Fogie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fogie. 50% of Fogie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fogie 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fogie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Fogie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogie 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fogie. 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 181 military records available for the last name Fogie. For the veterans among your Fogie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Fogie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fogie in 1956 was 54, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fogie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogie 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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