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Fogwill Family History

Fogwill Surname Meaning

from Vogwell in Manaton (Devon) which is recorded as Fogwell in 1765.

The place-name derives from Middle English fogge ‘rough grass’ + hill ‘hill’ (Old English focga ‘aftermath coarse reeds’ + hyll).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fogwill family from?

You can see how Fogwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fogwill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Fogwill families living in Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fogwill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fogwill families in 1891.
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What did your Fogwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fogwill. 50% of Fogwill men worked as an Incapacitated and 94% of Fogwill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogwill were Insurance Branch Man and House Wife Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Insurance Branch Man
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • House Wife Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fogwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogwill 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Fogwill. 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 178 military records available for the last name Fogwill. For the veterans among your Fogwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogwill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Fogwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fogwill in 1965 was 95, and 79 in 1994.

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