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Foice Family History

Foice 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: Force, Voice, Joice, Noice, Boice, Boyce, Ponce, Fosse, Nice, Price

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Where is the Foice family from?

You can see how Foice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foice family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foice families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Foice families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Foice's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Foice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foice 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 Foice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foice. 50% of Foice men worked as a Master Hairdresser and 100% of Foice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Hairdresser
    50%
  • Electric Cable Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Foice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Foice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foice 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Foice. 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 40 military records available for the last name Foice. For the veterans among your Foice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foice lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1981, in the United States, Foice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Foice in 1954 was 59, and 68 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foice 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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