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Foker Family History

Foker 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: Roker, Koker, Boker, Forer, Coker, Loker, Folker, Forker, Flower

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Where is the Foker family from?

You can see how Foker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Foker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foker 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 Foker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foker. 100% of Foker 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Foker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Foker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foker 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Foker. 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 68 military records available for the last name Foker. For the veterans among your Foker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Foker in 1965 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foker 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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