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Fopher Family History

Fopher 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: Sopher, Copher, Fisher, Kopper, Hopper, Kocher, Koper, Fonner, Roper

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Where is the Fopher family from?

You can see how Fopher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fopher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fopher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fopher families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fopher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fopher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fopher 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 7 census records available for the last name Fopher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fopher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fopher. 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 Fopher. For the veterans among your Fopher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fopher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fopher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fopher

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