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Foellinger Family History

Foellinger 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: Voellinger, Fellinger, Fillinger, Hollinger, Bollinger, Dollinger

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Where is the Foellinger family from?

You can see how Foellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foellinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Foellinger families living in Indiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Foellinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Foellinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foellinger 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 Foellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foellinger. 100% of Foellinger men worked as a Photographer.

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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

  • Photographer
    100%

What Foellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Foellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foellinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Foellinger. 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 Foellinger. For the veterans among your Foellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foellinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Foellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Foellinger in 1963 was 34, and 77 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foellinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foellinger 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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