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Fuquay Family History

Fuquay Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Fouquet.

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


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Where is the Fuquay family from?

You can see how Fuquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuquay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuquay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fuquay families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fuquay's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fuquay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuquay 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 Fuquay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuquay. 31% of Fuquay men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fuquay women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuquay were Farming and Telephone Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Telephone Operator
    40%

What Fuquay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fuquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuquay 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Fuquay. 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 864 military records available for the last name Fuquay. For the veterans among your Fuquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuquay lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fuquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fuquay in 1953 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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