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Fogts Family History

Fogts 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: Fogt, Fouts, Fogus, Vogts, Foots, Folts, Fogg, Fort, Vogt, Foss

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Where is the Fogts family from?

You can see how Fogts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogts family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fogts family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogts's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fogts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Fogts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogts 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fogts. 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 military records available for the last name Fogts. For the veterans among your Fogts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogts lifespan?

Average Fogts life expectancy in 1973 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogts 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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