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Foaden Family History

Foaden Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Faden, Folden, Foden, Roaden, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Boden, Howden

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Where is the Foaden family from?

You can see how Foaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foaden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Foaden families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foaden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Foaden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Foaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foaden 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Foaden. 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 10 military records available for the last name Foaden. For the veterans among your Foaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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