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Fogerty Family History

Fogerty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fogarty.

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


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Where is the Fogerty family from?

You can see how Fogerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fogerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Fogerty families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fogerty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fogerty families in 1891.
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What did your Fogerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fogerty. 50% of Fogerty men worked as a Gardener and 95% of Fogerty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogerty were General Labourer and None.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • None
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fogerty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fogerty. For the veterans among your Fogerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogerty lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Fogerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fogerty in 1950 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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