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Fugere Family History

Fugere Surname Meaning

French (Fugère): variant of Fougère (see Fougere) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fugere family from?

You can see how Fugere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugere family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fugere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Fugere families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fugere's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fugere families in 1851.
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What did your Fugere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugere. 28% of Fugere men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Fugere women worked as a Hairdresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugere were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Fugere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fugere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugere 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Fugere. 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 508 military records available for the last name Fugere. For the veterans among your Fugere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugere lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fugere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fugere in 1958 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fugere 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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