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Foles Family History

Foles 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: Toles, Fones, Doles, Foley, Folds, Oles, Files, Moles, Boles, Poles

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Where is the Foles family from?

You can see how Foles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foles family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foles's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Foles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foles 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 Foles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foles. 48% of Foles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Foles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foles were Farming and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Owner
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foles 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Foles. 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 283 military records available for the last name Foles. For the veterans among your Foles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Foles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foles in 1966 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foles 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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