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Foatune Family History

Foatune 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: Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Couture, Fontana, Forte, Aune, Fortner

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Where is the Foatune family from?

You can see how Foatune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foatune family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Foatune families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Foatune families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foatune's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Foatune families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Foatune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foatune 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Foatune. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foatune. For the veterans among your Foatune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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