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Fugard Family History

Fugard 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: Dugard, Figard, Agard, Legard, Sugar, Gard, Lugar, Fullard, Huard

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Where is the Fugard family from?

You can see how Fugard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fugard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fugard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fugard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fugard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugard 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 Fugard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugard. 100% of Fugard men worked as a Porter and 100% of Fugard women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fugard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Fugard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugard 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Fugard. 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 151 military records available for the last name Fugard. For the veterans among your Fugard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Fugard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fugard in 1968 was 82, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fugard 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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