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Fugit Family History

Fugit Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fugett.

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


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Where is the Fugit family from?

You can see how Fugit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fugit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Fugit families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fugit's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fugit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugit 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 Fugit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugit. 31% of Fugit men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fugit women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugit were Trucker 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Trucker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Fugit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fugit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugit 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 Fugit. 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 305 military records available for the last name Fugit. For the veterans among your Fugit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugit lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fugit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fugit in 1953 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fugit 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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