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Fojan Family History

Fojan 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: Foran, Folan, Fan, Trojan, Mohan, Fagan, Forman, Roman, Oman, Cogan

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Where is the Fojan family from?

You can see how Fojan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fojan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fojan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Fojan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fojan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fojan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Fojan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fojan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fojan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fojan. For the veterans among your Fojan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fojan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Fojan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fojan in 1974 was 70, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fojan 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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