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Early Origins of the Fuge family

The surname Fuge was first found in Austria, where the name Fueger became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Fuge family

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Fuge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fueger, Fuge, Fugger, Feuger, Fuegermann, Fuegersbach, Fuegen and many more.

Early Notables of the Fuge family

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United States Fuge migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fuge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Wilhelm Fuge, who settled in New York in 1851

Canada Fuge migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fuge Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Fuge, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Australia Fuge migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Fuge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Robert Fuge, aged 28, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Macedon" 1
  • Mr. Joseph Fuge, (b. 1837), aged 21, Cornish farm labourer departing from Plymouth aboard the ship "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 28th July 1858 2
  • Mr. William Fuge, (b. 1875), aged 18, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Duke of Westminster" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 11th January 1886 3

New Zealand Fuge migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Fuge Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • William Fuge, aged 34, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "City of Auckland" in 1872

Contemporary Notables of the name Fuge (post 1700) +

  • Charles Fuge Lowder (1820-1880), English priest of the Church of England, founder of the Society of the Holy Cross


  1. South Australian Register Tuesday 11 January 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MACEDON 1853. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/macedon1853.shtml
  2. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_nsw_1850_59.pdf
  3. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retreived 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_australia_queensland.pdf


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