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Fogin Family History

Fogin 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: Bogin, Rogin, Fagin, Fogg, Fagan, Cogan, Bogen, Bodin, Logan, Polin

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Where is the Fogin family from?

You can see how Fogin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Fogin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fogin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Fogin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fogin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fogin. For the veterans among your Fogin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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