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Fuquey Family History

Fuquey 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: Fuquay, Duque, Fouquet, Furey, Furney, Fuqua, Luque, Furrey, Buquet

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Where is the Fuquey family from?

You can see how Fuquey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuquey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuquey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Fuquey families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuquey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fuquey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuquey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Fuquey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuquey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fuquey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fuquey. For the veterans among your Fuquey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuquey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fuquey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fuquey in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuquey 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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