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Fougner Family History

Fougner 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: Fonner, Dougher, Fortner, Roegner, Fournier, Fonger, Forner, Fougere

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Where is the Fougner family from?

You can see how Fougner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fougner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fougner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fougner family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fougner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fougner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fougner 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 Fougner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fougner. 78% of Fougner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Fougner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Fougner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fougner 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Fougner. 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 90 military records available for the last name Fougner. For the veterans among your Fougner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fougner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fougner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fougner in 1957 was 32, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fougner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fougner 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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