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Foels Family History

Foels 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: Fels, Roels, Foell, Frels, Fell, Field, Foyle, Noel, Foss, Feld

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Where is the Foels family from?

You can see how Foels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Foels families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Foels's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Foels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foels 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 Foels ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Upholsterer
    29%
  • Cabinet Maker
    29%

What Foels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Foels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foels 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Foels. 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 97 military records available for the last name Foels. For the veterans among your Foels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foels in 1965 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foels 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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