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Fogwell Family History

Fogwell Surname Meaning

see Fogwill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fogwell family from?

You can see how Fogwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fogwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Fogwell families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fogwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fogwell families in 1891.
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What did your Fogwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fogwell. 100% of Fogwell men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Fogwell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fogwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fogwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogwell 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Fogwell. 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 291 military records available for the last name Fogwell. For the veterans among your Fogwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fogwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fogwell in 1963 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogwell 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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