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Fourage Family History

Fourage 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: Courage, Forge, Bourdage, Fouraker, Force, Bourne, Schrage, Bouras

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Where is the Fourage family from?

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

What did your Fourage ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Fourage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourage 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Fourage. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fourage. For the veterans among your Fourage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourage lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Fourage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fourage in 1967 was 92, and 82 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourage 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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