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Fohy Family History

Fohy 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: Fohl, Foy, Fohn, Fohey, Fahy, John, Fox, Ford, Loy, Oh

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Where is the Fohy family from?

You can see how Fohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fohy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fohy families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fohy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fohy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohy 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 208 census records available for the last name Fohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fohy. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fohy. For the veterans among your Fohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohy lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Fohy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fohy in 1985 was 80, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohy 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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