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Fugate Family History

Fugate Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Fugett.

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


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Where is the Fugate family from?

You can see how Fugate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fugate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Fugate families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fugate's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fugate families in 1911.
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What did your Fugate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugate. 29% of Fugate men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Fugate women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugate were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Fugate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugate 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Fugate. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Fugate. For the veterans among your Fugate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugate lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fugate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fugate in 1941 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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