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Foger Family History

Foger 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: Roger, Hoger, Fonger, Boger, Fager, Feger, Fogler, Forer, Moger

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Where is the Foger family from?

You can see how Foger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Foger families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Foger's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Foger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foger 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 Foger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foger. 62% of Foger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Foger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foger were President 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
    62%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • President
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Foger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Foger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foger 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Foger. 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 155 military records available for the last name Foger. For the veterans among your Foger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foger lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Foger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foger in 1991 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foger 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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