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Foin Family History

Foin 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: Fain, Fein, Coin, Foit, Goin, Fohn, Foil, John, Son, Horn

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Where is the Foin family from?

You can see how Foin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Foin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Foin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Foin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foin 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 235 census records available for the last name Foin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Foin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Foin. For the veterans among your Foin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Foin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Foin in 1980 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foin 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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