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Fofar Family History

Fofar 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: Omar, Kosar, Safar, Solar, Kozar, Bonar, Kotar, Hoar, Foran, Pomar

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Where is the Fofar family from?

You can see how Fofar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fofar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fofar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fofar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fofar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fofar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fofar 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 8 census records available for the last name Fofar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fofar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fofar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fofar. For the veterans among your Fofar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fofar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Fofar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fofar in 1988 was 71, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fofar 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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