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Foehrer Family History

Foehrer 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: Loehrer, Fuehrer, Boehmer, Fuhrer, Frehner, Buehrer, Wehrer, Kehrer

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Where is the Foehrer family from?

You can see how Foehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foehrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foehrer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Foehrer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foehrer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Foehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foehrer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Foehrer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Foehrer. For the veterans among your Foehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foehrer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Foehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foehrer in 1967 was 71, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foehrer 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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