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Foils Family History

Foils 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: Fils, Foiles, Fails, Voils, Foil, Fries, Foyle, Fail, Foss, Feil

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Where is the Foils family from?

You can see how Foils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foils family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foils family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Foils's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Foils families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foils 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 446 census records available for the last name Foils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foils 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Foils. 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 250 military records available for the last name Foils. For the veterans among your Foils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foils lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Foils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Foils in 1983 was 73, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foils 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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