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Foglesong Family History

Foglesong Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Vogelsang and possibly also of its Dutch cognate Vogelzang.

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


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Where is the Foglesong family from?

You can see how Foglesong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foglesong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foglesong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Foglesong families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Foglesong's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Foglesong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foglesong 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 Foglesong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foglesong. 38% of Foglesong men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Foglesong women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foglesong were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Foglesong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foglesong 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Foglesong. 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 958 military records available for the last name Foglesong. For the veterans among your Foglesong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foglesong lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Foglesong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Foglesong in 1958 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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