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Foale Family History

Foale Surname Meaning

from Middle English fo(a)le ‘foal; horse; young child’ (Old English fola).

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


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Where is the Foale family from?

You can see how Foale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Foale families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Foale's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Foale families in 1891.
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What did your Foale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foale. 17% of Foale men worked as a Farmer and 66% of Foale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foale were Corps Officer Salvation Army and Household Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Master Butcher
    17%
  • Company Accountant
    12%
  • Corps Officer Salvation Army
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Foale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foale 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Foale. 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 492 military records available for the last name Foale. For the veterans among your Foale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Foale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Foale in 1966 was 86, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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