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Fuge Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Fudge from a pet form of Fulcher . German (also Füge): nickname for a skillful adroit person from Middle High German vüege ‘skillful fitting’. Compare Fiege .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ruge, Auge, Fudge, Rudge, Rube, Kage, Kuse, Bunge, Fulp, Aue

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Where is the Fuge family from?

You can see how Fuge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Fuge families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fuge's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fuge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fuge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuge. 29% of Fuge men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Fuge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuge were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Office Work
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fuge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fuge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fuge. For the veterans among your Fuge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fuge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fuge in 1958 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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