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Foltrauer Family History

Foltrauer 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: Foraker, Fellhauer, Feldbauer, Coltrane, Holzhauer, Bontrager

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Where is the Foltrauer family from?

You can see how Foltrauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltrauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foltrauer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foltrauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foltrauer families in 1920.
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What did your Foltrauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foltrauer. 100% of Foltrauer men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Foltrauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltrauer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Foltrauer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Foltrauer. For the veterans among your Foltrauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foltrauer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Foltrauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Foltrauer in 1971 was 52, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foltrauer 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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