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Foige Family History

Foige 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: Feige, Forge, Fodge, Loge, Fosse, Fogg, Force, Lodge, Foyle, Feig

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Where is the Foige family from?

You can see how Foige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foige family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Foige families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Foige's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Foige families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foige 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 52 census records available for the last name Foige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foige 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Foige. 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 19 military records available for the last name Foige. For the veterans among your Foige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foige lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Foige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Foige in 1978 was 74, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foige 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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