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Fogus Family History

Fogus Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Voges.

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


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Where is the Fogus family from?

You can see how Fogus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fogus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Fogus families living in Manitoba. This was about 62% of all the recorded Fogus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fogus families in 1911.
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What did your Fogus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fogus. 31% of Fogus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Fogus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogus were Sanitation and Farmer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Sanitation
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Fogus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fogus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogus 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Fogus. 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 280 military records available for the last name Fogus. For the veterans among your Fogus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fogus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fogus in 1955 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogus 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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