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Foelger Family History

Foelger 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: Felger, Folger, Foeller, Foulger, Felber, Bolger, Feller, Hoelzer

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Where is the Foelger family from?

You can see how Foelger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foelger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Foelger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Foelger families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Foelger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Foelger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Foelger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foelger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foelger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Foelger. For the veterans among your Foelger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foelger lifespan?

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