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Foen Family History

Foen 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: Hoen, Moen, Roen, Boen, Oen, Coen, Koen, Foden, Goen, Fohn

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Where is the Foen family from?

You can see how Foen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foen family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Foen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Foen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Foen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Foen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Foen. For the veterans among your Foen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foen

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