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Foug Family History

Foug 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: Fogg, Houg, Fong, Fout, Flug, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Foug family from?

You can see how Foug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foug family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Foug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foug families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Foug's in USA. California had the highest population of Foug families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foug. 100% of Foug men worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Foug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foug 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Foug. 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 10 military records available for the last name Foug. For the veterans among your Foug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foug lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Foug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Foug in 1974 was 44, and 57 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foug 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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