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Foggitt Family History

Foggitt Surname Meaning

see Foggett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Foggitt family from?

You can see how Foggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foggitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Foggitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Foggitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Foggitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foggitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foggitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foggitt. 100% of Foggitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foggitt 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Foggitt. 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 74 military records available for the last name Foggitt. For the veterans among your Foggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foggitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Foggitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foggitt in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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