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Foglesonger Family History

Foglesonger 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: Foglesong, Schlesinger, Flessner, Filsinger, Holsinger, Bolsinger

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Where is the Foglesonger family from?

You can see how Foglesonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foglesonger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Foglesonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Foglesonger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Foglesonger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foglesonger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foglesonger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Foglesonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foglesonger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foglesonger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Foglesonger. For the veterans among your Foglesonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foglesonger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Foglesonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Foglesonger in 1974 was 83, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foglesonger 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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