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Fego Family History

Fego 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: Rego, Fero, Fago, Febo, Sego, Feo, Fogo, Lego, Feng, Leo

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Where is the Fego family from?

You can see how Fego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fego family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fego families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Fego families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fego's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Fego families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fego 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 Fego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fego. 50% of Fego men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Fego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fego 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Fego. 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 66 military records available for the last name Fego. For the veterans among your Fego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fego lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Fego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fego in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fego 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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