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Foerg Family History

Foerg 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: Joerg, Ferg, Feng, Ford, Berg, Fogg, Froberg, Fort, Borg, Feig

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Where is the Foerg family from?

You can see how Foerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Foerg families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Foerg's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Foerg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerg 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 Foerg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Foerg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Foerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerg 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Foerg. 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 130 military records available for the last name Foerg. For the veterans among your Foerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Foerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foerg in 1959 was 58, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foerg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerg 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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