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Foehr Family History

Foehr 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: Fehr, Loehr, Roehr, Woehr, Boehm, Nohr, Kehr, Gohr, Freer, Rohr

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Where is the Foehr family from?

You can see how Foehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Foehr families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foehr. 43% of Foehr men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Foehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Foehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foehr 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Foehr. 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 430 military records available for the last name Foehr. For the veterans among your Foehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foehr lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Foehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foehr in 1961 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foehr 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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