Origins of the Fogden surname

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    In 1921, most Fogdens lived in south-east

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    220 Fogden Travel & migration records
    2,900 Fogdens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Fogdens

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    Commmon female occupations for Fogdens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    18

    Laundress

    13

    Milliner

    10

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Servant

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Fogdens in 1921

    Farmer

    15

    Gardener

    13

    Draper

    12

    General Labourer

    12

    Brickmaker

    11

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