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Fougher Family History

Fougher 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: Dougher, Bougher, Foucher, Naugher, Poucher, Boucher, Fonger

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Where is the Fougher family from?

You can see how Fougher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fougher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fougher family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fougher's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fougher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fougher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fougher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fougher. 100% of Fougher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fougher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fougher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fougher 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 Fougher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fougher. For the veterans among your Fougher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fougher lifespan?

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