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Foeher Family History

Foeher 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: Feher, Fisher, Boehmer, Roemer, Kocher, Freer, Fonner, Flesher

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Where is the Foeher family from?

You can see how Foeher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foeher family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Foeher family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foeher's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Foeher families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Foeher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foeher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Foeher. 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 military records available for the last name Foeher. For the veterans among your Foeher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foeher lifespan?

Average Foeher life expectancy in 1995 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foeher 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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