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Foben Family History

Foben 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: Coben, Foden, Goben, Toben, Hoben, Foren, Foxen, Fobes, Nolen, Ober

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Where is the Foben family from?

You can see how Foben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Foben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Foben family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foben's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Foben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foben 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Foben. 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 Foben. For the veterans among your Foben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Foben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Foben in 1967 was 70, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foben 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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