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Fogner Family History

Fogner 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: Fonner, Forner, Fogler, Bogner, Horner, Corner, Eigner, Bodner

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Where is the Fogner family from?

You can see how Fogner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fogner families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fogner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fogner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Fogner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogner 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 Fogner. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fogner. For the veterans among your Fogner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fogner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fogner in 1968 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogner 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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