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Fugett Family History

Fugett Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): from the Anglo-Norman French and Middle English personal name Fuket Foket a diminutive of Old French Fouke (see Foulk ).

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


Similar surnames: Burgett, Nugent, Frett, Fett, Fugere, Edgett, Huyett, Fugatt, Fugate

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Where is the Fugett family from?

You can see how Fugett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fugett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fugett family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Fugett's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fugett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fugett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugett. 26% of Fugett men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fugett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fugett were Truck Driver and Farm Manager. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Farm Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fugett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugett 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 Fugett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fugett. For the veterans among your Fugett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fugett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fugett in 1958 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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