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Foolke Family History

Foolke 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: Foulke, Foyle, Fowle, Oelke, Foote, Folse, Foulks, Poole, Toole

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Where is the Foolke family from?

You can see how Foolke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foolke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Foolke family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Foolke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Foolke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Foolke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foolke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Foolke. 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 Foolke. For the veterans among your Foolke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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