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Foeller Name Meaning

German (Föller): variant of Felder .

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


Similar surnames: Feller, Goeller, Koeller, Zoeller, Voeller, Moeller, Coller, Roelle

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Where is the Foeller family from?

You can see how Foeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Foeller families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Foeller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foeller. 18% of Foeller men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Foeller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foeller were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    18%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Foeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foeller 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Foeller. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 387 military records available for the last name Foeller. For the veterans among your Foeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foeller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Foeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foeller in 1956 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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