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Fugita Family History

Fugita 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: Sugita, Fujita, Fugit, Fugitt, Furuta, Zurita, Fugett, Furia, Fugate

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Where is the Fugita family from?

You can see how Fugita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fugita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Fugita families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fugita's in USA. California had the highest population of Fugita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugita 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 Fugita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugita. 27% of Fugita men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fugita women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugita were Delivery Man and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Delivery Man
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Fugita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Fugita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugita 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Fugita. 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 59 military records available for the last name Fugita. For the veterans among your Fugita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugita lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Fugita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fugita in 1981 was 98, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fugita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fugita 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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