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Fojta Family History

Fojta 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: Folta, Vojta, Cotta, Fort, Rota, Motta, Ota, Mota, Fonda, Forte

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Where is the Fojta family from?

You can see how Fojta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fojta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fojta family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fojta's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fojta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fojta 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 18 census records available for the last name Fojta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fojta 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fojta. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fojta. For the veterans among your Fojta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fojta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fojta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fojta in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fojta 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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