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Fugere Name Meaning

French (Fugère): variant of Fougère (see Fougere ) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Fougere, Fugett, Dupere, Frere, Auger, Burger, Faivre, Luter, Gere

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Where is the Fugere family from?

You can see how Fugere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugere family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fugere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 92 Fugere families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fugere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fugere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fugere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Repasseuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fugere. 14% of Fugere men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Fugere women worked as a Repasseuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugere were Fils Cultivateur and Fileuse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Cult
    10%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Repasseuse
    60%
  • Fileuse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fugere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugere 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Fugere. 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 508 military records available for the last name Fugere. For the veterans among your Fugere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugere lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fugere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fugere in 1958 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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