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Fosgue Family History

Fosgue 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: Forgue, Fosse, Forge, Bogue, Hogue, Forgie, Fossum, Logue, Bosque

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Where is the Fosgue family from?

You can see how Fosgue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosgue family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fosgue family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosgue's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fosgue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosgue 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 16 census records available for the last name Fosgue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosgue 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fosgue. 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 Fosgue. For the veterans among your Fosgue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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