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Foogert Family History

Foogert Name 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: Fonger, Fougere, Folger, Footer, Bogert, Forget, Coovert, Borgert

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Where is the Foogert family from?

You can see how Foogert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foogert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foogert family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foogert's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Foogert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foogert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foogert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foogert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Foogert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foogert 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Foogert. 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 Foogert. For the veterans among your Foogert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foogert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Foogert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Foogert in 1969 was 86, and 85 in 1973.

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