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Foad Family History

Foad Surname Meaning

from Middle English fode ‘young child baby (i.e. that which is fed)’ also ‘food nourishment’ (Old English fōda).

Vod shows the southern pronunciation whilst Wod(e) shows the dialectal change of initial V to W.

This name has probably contributed to the frequency of Wood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Foad family from?

You can see how Foad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Foad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Foad families living in Kent. This was about 84% of all the recorded Foad's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Foad families in 1891.
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What did your Foad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foad. 60% of Foad men worked as a Gardener and 91% of Foad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foad were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Foad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foad 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Foad. 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 418 military records available for the last name Foad. For the veterans among your Foad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Foad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Foad in 1967 was 86, and 65 in 1994.

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